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A review by jennifermreads
Hunted by the Sky by Tanaz Bhathena
2.0
Received advanced reader copy from publisher at PLA 2020
{Actual rating 2.5 stars}
After her parents are murdered by Raja Lohar’s soldiers, Gul is on the run. She is rescued by the Sisters of the Golden Lotus who train her and help her uncover her magic. But Gul only wants revenge.
The India-inspired world was intriguing. Asian-influenced stories are finally making their way into the book market and often their stories feel fresh & unique. But, instead, here, the premise of taking-down-the-king feels tired and overdone. The interesting setting and cultural influences could not save the overall plot. Even with the introduction of magical and non-magical characteristics weighed down the story; it never felt distinctive. For me, the most interesting characters were Kali and Amira, two secondary characters we did not get to see enough of.
I feel that I may have COVID-19 weariness. I do see myself having difficulty in maintaining my concentration while reading. And, with fantasy, concentration and complete immersion in the world is essential. Maybe, if I had read this advance copy at a different time, I would have had a different experience.
{Actual rating 2.5 stars}
After her parents are murdered by Raja Lohar’s soldiers, Gul is on the run. She is rescued by the Sisters of the Golden Lotus who train her and help her uncover her magic. But Gul only wants revenge.
The India-inspired world was intriguing. Asian-influenced stories are finally making their way into the book market and often their stories feel fresh & unique. But, instead, here, the premise of taking-down-the-king feels tired and overdone. The interesting setting and cultural influences could not save the overall plot. Even with the introduction of magical and non-magical characteristics weighed down the story; it never felt distinctive. For me, the most interesting characters were Kali and Amira, two secondary characters we did not get to see enough of.
I feel that I may have COVID-19 weariness. I do see myself having difficulty in maintaining my concentration while reading. And, with fantasy, concentration and complete immersion in the world is essential. Maybe, if I had read this advance copy at a different time, I would have had a different experience.