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A review by isaxbella
The One by Kiera Cass
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
4.0
!!Spoilers!!
I actually did like this better than the last one. Of course it's still very young-adultish, but it's easy and fun to read. Some things don't really make sense, like that after that many rebel attacks the guards aren't better trained or the security of the palace isn't better. Especially in the end, when the rebels just passed as guards. As if at least the other guards wouldn't recognise them?
I was especially sad that Celeste had died, because I actually really liked her in the end. Good character redemption arc, I would say.
I actually did like this better than the last one. Of course it's still very young-adultish, but it's easy and fun to read. Some things don't really make sense, like that after that many rebel attacks the guards aren't better trained or the security of the palace isn't better. Especially in the end, when the rebels just passed as guards. As if at least the other guards wouldn't recognise them?
I was especially sad that Celeste had died, because I actually really liked her in the end. Good character redemption arc, I would say.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Death of parent