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A review by kaitrates
The Golden Enclaves by Naomi Novik
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
2.5
Update 7/3/23:
Everything took SO long to get to and then the payoff was MEH. The emotional conclusion wasn't there. We were dragged all over the world for what?! To make it longer? UGH
One star because there were some bits of prose that took my damn breath away.
One star for El's character arc b/c that part was satisfying especially as it related to the prophecy. It was nice to see her step into her power and grow in the ways she did and end up surrounded by communmity.
1/2 star b/c I can imagine the reveals were HOLY SHIT moments if you weren't banging your head against the wall to *just* *be* *done* *already*.
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Original review 6/30/23:
Thank god it’s over how could something that was meant to be enjoyable be such a drag?!
Everything took SO long to get to and then the payoff was MEH. The emotional conclusion wasn't there. We were dragged all over the world for what?! To make it longer? UGH
One star because there were some bits of prose that took my damn breath away.
One star for El's character arc b/c that part was satisfying especially as it related to the prophecy. It was nice to see her step into her power and grow in the ways she did and end up surrounded by communmity.
1/2 star b/c I can imagine the reveals were HOLY SHIT moments if you weren't banging your head against the wall to *just* *be* *done* *already*.
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Original review 6/30/23:
Thank god it’s over how could something that was meant to be enjoyable be such a drag?!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
Minor: Sexual content