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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
This took me a while to get through but I don’t think it was the books fault. I actually really enjoyed this side book. I’m loving how the standalones in this series are expanding the universe and we’re getting a glimpse into more gods and other areas of the world. I am really looking forward to seeing the overarching story because it’ll obviously be much more than squabbles between clans. Solid read, really liked the characters too, maybe 4.5?
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I was looking forward to reading this book after how much I liked Carissa Broadbent's other novella, Six Scorched Roses. I guess this book would be too long to be considered a novella, but it is book 2.5. However, I was a little disappointed in Slaying the Vampire Conqueror. I did enjoy the book overall, though, which is why I am giving it 3 stars.
What did I like?
-I loved the creativity of thread walking so much! The Arachessen were very interesting to read about, and I appreciated Broadbent taking the time to provide us with a lot of information about them. Reading how the Arachessen move around the world, fight, and their sisterhood relationship really made this book stand out and were the best parts of this book.
-I liked the realistic timeline for emotions to develop between characters.
-A surprise character, Septimus, appears at the end of the book. What can I say, I like Septimus!
What didn't I like?
-Although I gushed about how much I loved the Arachessen, I felt the description of how they can see without eyes versus how people with eyes see was not clear enough. I felt as though Sylina may as well have had eyes based on the descriptions in the book. Even when we get to an emotionally built-up scene of her using her eyes, I felt nothing of significance because what is truly the difference if you can already see them? In my opinion, this confused me throughout the book. Is it just that they do not see colors? But we have descriptions of Sylina describing hair colors, so I am not entirely sure of the true difference.
-Dare I say I did not exactly care for Atrius? I felt his character was lacking in some way, and I am not exactly sure what it is.
-Sylina, as well, was not a strong main character for me. She felt inconsistent in scenes. There were times when I thought I understood her character, but then she would turn into a sassy girlboss assassin (sort of reminded me of Aelin from the Throne of Glass series, which I did not like that character).
-I loved the creativity of thread walking so much! The Arachessen were very interesting to read about, and I appreciated Broadbent taking the time to provide us with a lot of information about them. Reading how the Arachessen move around the world, fight, and their sisterhood relationship really made this book stand out and were the best parts of this book.
-I liked the realistic timeline for emotions to develop between characters.
-A surprise character, Septimus, appears at the end of the book. What can I say, I like Septimus!
What didn't I like?
-Although I gushed about how much I loved the Arachessen, I felt the description of how they can see without eyes versus how people with eyes see was not clear enough. I felt as though Sylina may as well have had eyes based on the descriptions in the book. Even when we get to an emotionally built-up scene of her using her eyes, I felt nothing of significance because what is truly the difference if you can already see them? In my opinion, this confused me throughout the book. Is it just that they do not see colors? But we have descriptions of Sylina describing hair colors, so I am not entirely sure of the true difference.
-Dare I say I did not exactly care for Atrius? I felt his character was lacking in some way, and I am not exactly sure what it is.
-Sylina, as well, was not a strong main character for me. She felt inconsistent in scenes. There were times when I thought I understood her character, but then she would turn into a sassy girlboss assassin (sort of reminded me of Aelin from the Throne of Glass series, which I did not like that character).
I wouldn’t say this is Carissas best or strongest work
It was too slow paced, I didn’t really connect with the characters
But it was still a well written book with a good plot
It was too slow paced, I didn’t really connect with the characters
But it was still a well written book with a good plot
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Best book in the entire Nyaxia world in my opinion!
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Carissa Broadbent could teach a master class on writing a novella. She just does it so so right.
adventurous
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:
Complicated
At this time in my life and reading adventures, Carissa has my recipe down. These stand alones… the story telling, the adventure, the character development, the stakes… *chefs kiss*
I really loved how unique both of these characters are. Neither are coded as reader favorites off the bat and then…. Heck. Ate up every sentence.
I really loved how unique both of these characters are. Neither are coded as reader favorites off the bat and then…. Heck. Ate up every sentence.