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4.44 AVERAGE
4.44 AVERAGE
One of my favorite reads this year. If you’re new to fantasy or even a long time reader, this is a must. I held out quite awhile to read this book, because let’s be honest sometimes the hype doesn’t match. I was WRONG. This had everything I love in a fantasy. War, romance, family, and loss. I am glad I waited to read close to Iron Flame. That ending had me wanting more! I could add so much more, but I’d hate to spoil anything, it’s just that good.
adventurous
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
Worth the hype?
One word, YES!
I went into this with an open mind, but I'm not going to lie, I kinda thought it might be overhyped. I'm happy to say that those doubts have been squashed! The world building, lore, and character development is all well done and keeps you engaged.
Violet is introduced as a weak bookworm, but of course, she pushes herself past the expectations of others and even those she has for herself. I'm sure it will be more story to it in the coming books, but I'm intrigued as to why her muscles and bones are so fragile.
Xaden is a tough traitor that is strictly off limits, so naturally, that does not happen.
The tail end of the story truly cranks up, and bombshells happen one after the other down to the last sentence.
This ends with a very good setup for the next book, which I'm eagerly ready to devour.
One word, YES!
I went into this with an open mind, but I'm not going to lie, I kinda thought it might be overhyped. I'm happy to say that those doubts have been squashed! The world building, lore, and character development is all well done and keeps you engaged.
Violet is introduced as a weak bookworm, but of course, she pushes herself past the expectations of others and even those she has for herself. I'm sure it will be more story to it in the coming books, but I'm intrigued as to why her muscles and bones are so fragile.
Xaden is a tough traitor that is strictly off limits, so naturally, that does not happen.
The tail end of the story truly cranks up, and bombshells happen one after the other down to the last sentence.
This ends with a very good setup for the next book, which I'm eagerly ready to devour.
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
No
it hurts me that there are so many other better fantasy books but everyone seems to love this one. I did not go into this with high expectations, but I was still surprised by how much I disliked this. the world building sucks, the characters are annoying, and the plot is basically nonexistent. it is also way too long considering almost nothing important happens
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
adventurous
medium-paced
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Too spicy. I don’t want to read half a book full of unrealistic sec scenes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes