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4.43 AVERAGE
4.43 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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
This one took a while, not because it's a difficult read per se but its not an 'easy read', I found it does require full attention or it's quite easy to miss bits/get lost and so only read it at certain times.
Having said that...
The characters are so well developed. Like the first one, I felt like I really knew all the main characters, they are so well developed throughout the story. The relationships between characters are carefully built, they feel authentic and whole. Character development is assimilated into the plot effectively. Again with one, the glossary and character list definitely helps with the side characters as there are just too many people/similar names to remember (as is with a monarchy).
Shannon structures multiple perspectives within each chapter, it feels effortless. It was never difficult to ascertain the POV and never felt staggered.
The plot is complex and detailed, and as long as you're paying attention, it is such a well developed and fascinating world. Gives an excellent insight and context to the Priory of the Orange tree. The writing is rich and evocative, it is inclusive but subtly so that it feels natural and integrated. The battle scenes are again epic but didn't feel quite as exciting as in priory of orange tree.
Having said that...
The characters are so well developed. Like the first one, I felt like I really knew all the main characters, they are so well developed throughout the story. The relationships between characters are carefully built, they feel authentic and whole. Character development is assimilated into the plot effectively. Again with one, the glossary and character list definitely helps with the side characters as there are just too many people/similar names to remember (as is with a monarchy).
Shannon structures multiple perspectives within each chapter, it feels effortless. It was never difficult to ascertain the POV and never felt staggered.
The plot is complex and detailed, and as long as you're paying attention, it is such a well developed and fascinating world. Gives an excellent insight and context to the Priory of the Orange tree. The writing is rich and evocative, it is inclusive but subtly so that it feels natural and integrated. The battle scenes are again epic but didn't feel quite as exciting as in priory of orange tree.
adventurous
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, War, Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Suicide
“If women are flowers, we are not roses, but day’s eyes-blooming not once, but over and over, each time the light touches us.” I love it , world building is great and love the characters and its incredible about Sammantha Shannon how she interweaves the stories of these characters and keep the story interesting, love Dumai and Tunuva
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-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
adventurous
hopeful
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
Beautiful writing but I got bored about 75% through :/
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I liked this better than the first book. I was more happy to hear from all the different POVs and I felt each character was more equally developed. It was also very nice to see some familiar names and the origin of some of the things (e.g., warlord of Seiiki, the dragon riders, why Inys has the Priory protection ) we see in the other book.
There were more moments here when I felt heartbroken by a character's ending. For better or worse, some things did not hold intrigue because you know what the world looks like in the future from the other book. The ending was better than the first book, but still a little rushed.
True to the high fantasy genre, it still takes a while to understand and be immersed in the world - I had to take notes of characters and what region they were from.
There were more moments here when I felt heartbroken by a character's ending. For better or worse, some things did not hold intrigue because you know what the world looks like in the future from the other book. The ending was better than the first book, but still a little rushed.
True to the high fantasy genre, it still takes a while to understand and be immersed in the world - I had to take notes of characters and what region they were from.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No