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A review by nerdybookqueen
The Betrothed by Kiera Cass
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
I was so disappointed by this.
First, I'm just disappointed by the very prevalent use of slurs for Romani folks, combined with the tired and prejudice trope of associating them with thieves. This book came out in 2020. People have been talking about how offensive the word and the stereotype is for way longer. I expected better out of this author I had enjoyed before.
On to the actual book.
I really enjoyed the Selection series and The Siren. I did. They were fun, entertaining reads. I binged the first three Selection books.
This was no where near as enjoyable.
The protagonist is boring. She's kind of stupid. Everyone thinks she's funny and charming but she just...isnt? The love interests are boring. The king isn't interesting, and the other dude is just kind of randomly there to cause conflict? I had zero investment in their story, they only talked a few times but I'm supposed to believe she suddenly fell in love with him? Like the king was shit too but damn at least you knew him longer.
And who cares about the other love interest when he's just dead at the end? Like things where trailing along then suddenly, here's a massacre. Then back to boring.
First, I'm just disappointed by the very prevalent use of slurs for Romani folks, combined with the tired and prejudice trope of associating them with thieves. This book came out in 2020. People have been talking about how offensive the word and the stereotype is for way longer. I expected better out of this author I had enjoyed before.
On to the actual book.
I really enjoyed the Selection series and The Siren. I did. They were fun, entertaining reads. I binged the first three Selection books.
This was no where near as enjoyable.
The protagonist is boring. She's kind of stupid. Everyone thinks she's funny and charming but she just...isnt? The love interests are boring. The king isn't interesting, and the other dude is just kind of randomly there to cause conflict? I had zero investment in their story, they only talked a few times but I'm supposed to believe she suddenly fell in love with him? Like the king was shit too but damn at least you knew him longer.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs