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oliviaramsey21 's review for:
The Phoenix King
by Aparna Verma
“To be forgiven, one must be burned.”
this book is marketed solely as a fantasy/sci-fi when in reality is a dense political drama with religious overtones. in fact, the fantasy and sci-fi elements often took the backseat in my enjoyment of the book because i was so wrapped up in the world-building. the emphasis religion and how it is weaponized is this book’s strongest asset, in my opinion. the entire plot centers around religion and it’s credibility, and it’s very well crafted.
“if we carry the burdens of our fathers, then we’ll never know what it means to be free.”
i liked all the characters, but i think leo’s characterization was by far the most captivating. i only docked this a star because the pacing was all over the place and it at times felt slow. overall though, any cons i had are outweighed by the surprise i felt at some of the twists and my love for the world of ravence.
this book is marketed solely as a fantasy/sci-fi when in reality is a dense political drama with religious overtones. in fact, the fantasy and sci-fi elements often took the backseat in my enjoyment of the book because i was so wrapped up in the world-building. the emphasis religion and how it is weaponized is this book’s strongest asset, in my opinion. the entire plot centers around religion and it’s credibility, and it’s very well crafted.
“if we carry the burdens of our fathers, then we’ll never know what it means to be free.”
i liked all the characters, but i think leo’s characterization was by far the most captivating. i only docked this a star because the pacing was all over the place and it at times felt slow. overall though, any cons i had are outweighed by the surprise i felt at some of the twists and my love for the world of ravence.