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A review by thenovelllama
Queen Among the Dead by Lesley Livingston
3.0
The moment that I saw this book was based on Celtic lore, I was excited to jump right in. The depth of the world building was evident from the very beginning, as the reader is thrown right into the action. I was drawn in and couldn't stop turning the pages for the first quarter of the book. From the magic system to the unexpected relationships, the beginning of the book left me with so many questions that I couldn’t wait to have answered.
Unfortunately, after that first quarter, the book began to stall for me. While I appreciated the depth of the world building, it quickly became too much for just one book. There were so many characters and connections that I struggled to keep track of it all. Letting the characters flesh out and breathe a bit would have helped this book along, possibly even separating it into two novels.
Other than the pacing issues, I enjoyed the story itself and would definitely recommend it for anyone who loves a story with strong world building.
Thank you to Netgalley and Zando Projects for the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for my honest opinions.
Unfortunately, after that first quarter, the book began to stall for me. While I appreciated the depth of the world building, it quickly became too much for just one book. There were so many characters and connections that I struggled to keep track of it all. Letting the characters flesh out and breathe a bit would have helped this book along, possibly even separating it into two novels.
Other than the pacing issues, I enjoyed the story itself and would definitely recommend it for anyone who loves a story with strong world building.
Thank you to Netgalley and Zando Projects for the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for my honest opinions.