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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My main issue with this book is that it could have been much better if the trial didn't existed. The beginning and the end are interesting, they showcase the different characters personalities and ambitions; meanwhile the middle of the story feels rather empty.
Now. Bardugo's writing style isn't enough for the genre; she might have done good research for Spanish Golden period, but if it wasn't for the locations or historical characters I couldn't have guessed it. This is something apparently usual for many writers who have just started developing stories based on a different historical time, however, it's still annoying to read the anachronistic behaviour of the characters.
Now. Bardugo's writing style isn't enough for the genre; she might have done good research for Spanish Golden period, but if it wasn't for the locations or historical characters I couldn't have guessed it. This is something apparently usual for many writers who have just started developing stories based on a different historical time, however, it's still annoying to read the anachronistic behaviour of the characters.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The characters were very well developed and 3-dimensional in their wants and motivations, which i really liked. While the magic that Luzia had wasn't really explained, it didn't have to be to make the story feel coherent. The only thing that I didn't like was that the first half felt disjointed from the second. The plot twist was one good new thing, but it was so many different pieces of new info that it felt like we were in a different story, or at least that the story should have started differently. I also really liked the end, but we never figure out how Luzia is bringing Santángel back to life every morning or how they both turned immortal. Idk maybe I'm just too dense to pick it up if they did say it lol.
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A really unique fantasy novel set during the Spanish Inquisition. A nice balance of historical and magical events and so many twists and turns
3.5 stars
I’m a bit disappointed with this one. I am a fan of Leigh Bardugo, but this was definitely not one of my favorites of hers. The pacing was slow through a large portion of the book. Despite that, some aspects of the book felt underdeveloped. I would have liked more of the magic system, the curse, and the torneo. The romance in the story felt rushed and not entirely believable, which left me somewhat ambivalent about its outcome. Some aspects of the story were brilliant but most of the plot felt too common (plain, overlooked girl who ends up having a lot of power). The ending felt a bit rushed but was still fairly satisfying. I just expected a bit more from this one.
I’m a bit disappointed with this one. I am a fan of Leigh Bardugo, but this was definitely not one of my favorites of hers. The pacing was slow through a large portion of the book. Despite that, some aspects of the book felt underdeveloped. I would have liked more of the magic system, the curse, and the torneo. The romance in the story felt rushed and not entirely believable, which left me somewhat ambivalent about its outcome. Some aspects of the story were brilliant but most of the plot felt too common (plain, overlooked girl who ends up having a lot of power). The ending felt a bit rushed but was still fairly satisfying. I just expected a bit more from this one.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
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:
No
Leigh Bardugo, you talented writer you.
The magic. The history. The characters.
The twists and turns kept me on my toes.
The magic. The history. The characters.
The twists and turns kept me on my toes.
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No