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whiterubys's review against another edition
2.0
dnf @ 65% — what was the plot? what was the end goal?
kaleigha_n's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
eswinbanks's review against another edition
4.0
Firstly, the world this book inhabit? Amazing
The way the world building is presented? Less so
New terms and concepts are thrown about at such a rate that you have no time to pick up by context, and the book seems to punish you for it. The first third of the book was a bit of a slog because of this.
Once you get into it though? Absolutely superb. The unforgiving grinder of the Scholomance grabs you and does not let go. Once I finally got to grips with the basics I was desperate for every bit of lore thrown my way.
Characters follow the same way, at first unlikeable and abrasive, but eventually you warm up to them but that's just how character development goes often.
The way the world building is presented? Less so
New terms and concepts are thrown about at such a rate that you have no time to pick up by context, and the book seems to punish you for it. The first third of the book was a bit of a slog because of this.
Once you get into it though? Absolutely superb. The unforgiving grinder of the Scholomance grabs you and does not let go. Once I finally got to grips with the basics I was desperate for every bit of lore thrown my way.
Characters follow the same way, at first unlikeable and abrasive, but eventually you warm up to them but that's just how character development goes often.
marblethief's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
busyknitting's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
darrinbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
cpallennn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
northbynorthwesterly's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lou13st's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
izzylashley's review against another edition
2.0
I was so disappointed by this. I have had it on my tbr for a while so I was excited when I saw it at the library but it was a struggle to finish. The writing just was not it and everything was so predictable, I had to force myself to read this book. Some of the characters were likeable and the background is good and the idea is good but it was executed poorly unfortunately.