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klaudia_g 's review for:
Daughter of Shadows and Ash
by Ember Johnson
adventurous
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was given to me as an arc by netgalley.
Oh god. Where to start? The concept and story line were very good however, the execution and pacing required additional looking over.
The story of Lor and her life was a great idea. It initially gave me very strong throne of glass vibes however, the book did not live up to the idea.
In several parts of the book, I felt like we missed a few chapters that explained the situation, world building and characters. The book felt too short for the amount of things that happened in it. I think for a fantasy novel, I didn't fully understand the magic system, the way in which the society operated in order to be fully immersed in the book.
When it comes to the characters, I felt like I didn't know them at all, so when deaths were occurring, I didn't have enough emotional investment in them to truly feel the loss. I didn't cry, and those who know me, know how easy that is to do.
Mael felt like a fantastic character and kept me entertained throughout the whole book. I also wishes more focus was given to Lucas, who I think at one point got called Logan unless I'd been reading the wrong name in my head the whole time.
Overall, I think this would have been an amazing draft but in my opinion required additional editing before publication.
Oh god. Where to start? The concept and story line were very good however, the execution and pacing required additional looking over.
The story of Lor and her life was a great idea. It initially gave me very strong throne of glass vibes however, the book did not live up to the idea.
In several parts of the book, I felt like we missed a few chapters that explained the situation, world building and characters. The book felt too short for the amount of things that happened in it. I think for a fantasy novel, I didn't fully understand the magic system, the way in which the society operated in order to be fully immersed in the book.
When it comes to the characters, I felt like I didn't know them at all, so when deaths were occurring, I didn't have enough emotional investment in them to truly feel the loss. I didn't cry, and those who know me, know how easy that is to do.
Mael felt like a fantastic character and kept me entertained throughout the whole book. I also wishes more focus was given to Lucas, who I think at one point got called Logan unless I'd been reading the wrong name in my head the whole time.
Overall, I think this would have been an amazing draft but in my opinion required additional editing before publication.