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A review by alyssaindira
The Emerald Sea by Richelle Mead
4.0
*no spoilers were harmed in the making of this review*
"Being better than everyone else was exhausting work"
Yes, hello, it's me. By some miracle, I was able to squeeze in another novel of my choosing during the semester, I know, shocking. But, not as shocking as this novel. So, I was able to read The Emerald Sea (The Glittering Court #3) by Richelle Mead. Now, I must admit, during the other glittering court novels, I wasnt overly fond of Tamsin. However, I was extremely curious about her and what happened when the big thing in the first novel happened and her storyline. This movel answered all those questions, and more. This novel revealed the big, big reason for Tasmin's behavior during the previous novels. It explains everything, why she wanted to be the best, why she was so motivated, why she flipped so much, just why. The reason is so obvious once it was explained. But if it hadnt been, I never would have even thought. I wish I could tell her guys what is her constant motive through the storyline, the reason why she wont ever admit defeat again, the reason why she wont give up, the reason why is the person who gets things done, but obviously, that would be a huge spoiler. So, my lips are sealed. Sorry not sorry. Anyway, this novel was really interesting, so different than the others, in my opinion. Like I said, it showed what happened to Tamsin during the other events of the story. And wow, that's all I can say. Wow. I never realized just how much she had to deal with. She had to experience and take so much...man. There was just drama after drama in this storyline. So much trauma. Just when you think that things "might" be settling down, NOPE. Something happens. I swear. The places where she wound up didnt help matters. Nor did the people. The first part of her journey involved being around these weird as hell people who had strict, strict gender roles, religious customs, and laws. Man, their culture was just the strangest I have read in a while. And poor Tamsin, she had a hell of a time there. Mostly due to the people, bleh. I mean, I can kind of understand why they were so hostile to the people who just interrupted their whacked way of life, but I dont understand at the same time. The only person who could have helped was Gideon, a man we are acquainted with in the other novels. We learn more about him and his background. At first I thought he was the most modest and shy dude who wanted to change the world, with Tamsin by his side. And he kind of was, but he wasnt. He wanted Tamsin, but for his own personal gain. Acting like most men these days. But he didnt even want all of her, he just wanted what he wanted from her, not what she wanted. He was only willing to accommodate her on his own terms, not hers. And well, if you know Tamsin, you probably know how she took that. HOnestly, I never liked Gideon as a potential love interest nor husband for Tamsin. I just didnt. WHich is why I didnt pay too much attention to their drama. It ran the course it was suppose to run, and that was that. But now, the main, true, amazing, love interest. Jago RObinson. OHHHHH JAGO. Jago is amazing. Jago is perfect. Jago is bae. He is the man I want. He is the best male in this entire series. He is so charming and witty and funny and upbeat and just a bundle of joy and smiles and hope and love. He is bae. He was almost always there for her and he never looked down on her for her situation. He never judged her harshly. He welcomed her with loving, open arms. He was the man of Tamsin's dreams. The ones she never dreamed about, ha. Even though she had her mind set on her main goal, she allowed herself to entertain Jago, and so she did. Their banter and interactions was just to die on the floor laughing for. Their journey together was just something amazing. She never would have thought she would have fallen for a rueful rogue man like Jago. And yet, here she was. And everything worked out as it was supposed to. Heh. Alright, I think I prattled on long enough. As you can tell, I enjoyed this book and learning more about Tamsin. Although at some times it was a bit heavy on the details, it was necessary for the story. However, I did breeze through some because I got the gist of what was occurring. Ha. Okay, loved hearing the story from Tamsin's view and loved loving Jago with her. As always, if you guys have any questions or comments, drop em below. Till next time. Bye.
"Being better than everyone else was exhausting work"
Yes, hello, it's me. By some miracle, I was able to squeeze in another novel of my choosing during the semester, I know, shocking. But, not as shocking as this novel. So, I was able to read The Emerald Sea (The Glittering Court #3) by Richelle Mead. Now, I must admit, during the other glittering court novels, I wasnt overly fond of Tamsin. However, I was extremely curious about her and what happened when the big thing in the first novel happened and her storyline. This movel answered all those questions, and more. This novel revealed the big, big reason for Tasmin's behavior during the previous novels. It explains everything, why she wanted to be the best, why she was so motivated, why she flipped so much, just why. The reason is so obvious once it was explained. But if it hadnt been, I never would have even thought. I wish I could tell her guys what is her constant motive through the storyline, the reason why she wont ever admit defeat again, the reason why she wont give up, the reason why is the person who gets things done, but obviously, that would be a huge spoiler. So, my lips are sealed. Sorry not sorry. Anyway, this novel was really interesting, so different than the others, in my opinion. Like I said, it showed what happened to Tamsin during the other events of the story. And wow, that's all I can say. Wow. I never realized just how much she had to deal with. She had to experience and take so much...man. There was just drama after drama in this storyline. So much trauma. Just when you think that things "might" be settling down, NOPE. Something happens. I swear. The places where she wound up didnt help matters. Nor did the people. The first part of her journey involved being around these weird as hell people who had strict, strict gender roles, religious customs, and laws. Man, their culture was just the strangest I have read in a while. And poor Tamsin, she had a hell of a time there. Mostly due to the people, bleh. I mean, I can kind of understand why they were so hostile to the people who just interrupted their whacked way of life, but I dont understand at the same time. The only person who could have helped was Gideon, a man we are acquainted with in the other novels. We learn more about him and his background. At first I thought he was the most modest and shy dude who wanted to change the world, with Tamsin by his side. And he kind of was, but he wasnt. He wanted Tamsin, but for his own personal gain. Acting like most men these days. But he didnt even want all of her, he just wanted what he wanted from her, not what she wanted. He was only willing to accommodate her on his own terms, not hers. And well, if you know Tamsin, you probably know how she took that. HOnestly, I never liked Gideon as a potential love interest nor husband for Tamsin. I just didnt. WHich is why I didnt pay too much attention to their drama. It ran the course it was suppose to run, and that was that. But now, the main, true, amazing, love interest. Jago RObinson. OHHHHH JAGO. Jago is amazing. Jago is perfect. Jago is bae. He is the man I want. He is the best male in this entire series. He is so charming and witty and funny and upbeat and just a bundle of joy and smiles and hope and love. He is bae. He was almost always there for her and he never looked down on her for her situation. He never judged her harshly. He welcomed her with loving, open arms. He was the man of Tamsin's dreams. The ones she never dreamed about, ha. Even though she had her mind set on her main goal, she allowed herself to entertain Jago, and so she did. Their banter and interactions was just to die on the floor laughing for. Their journey together was just something amazing. She never would have thought she would have fallen for a rueful rogue man like Jago. And yet, here she was. And everything worked out as it was supposed to. Heh. Alright, I think I prattled on long enough. As you can tell, I enjoyed this book and learning more about Tamsin. Although at some times it was a bit heavy on the details, it was necessary for the story. However, I did breeze through some because I got the gist of what was occurring. Ha. Okay, loved hearing the story from Tamsin's view and loved loving Jago with her. As always, if you guys have any questions or comments, drop em below. Till next time. Bye.