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A review by nicoledrabek
The Spy Prince of Basadesh by H.M. Heath, H.M. Heath
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
thanks to booksirens for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!
this was fun! the premise is really interesting, but i think what drags it down for me is i can't tell if these characters are smart? i often expect characters that have been entrusted with preventing a war against their country and are sent into enemy territory as spies to not fall into instalove with the man who has enough magic to level a city. i found the parts where eldrin and arjun were having disagreements about how this war was going to go as the most interesting parts of the book. i hope in the sequel the author can expand on the politics of both of the mc's countries, as well as keeping the romance.
this was fun! the premise is really interesting, but i think what drags it down for me is i can't tell if these characters are smart? i often expect characters that have been entrusted with preventing a war against their country and are sent into enemy territory as spies to not fall into instalove with the man who has enough magic to level a city. i found the parts where eldrin and arjun were having disagreements about how this war was going to go as the most interesting parts of the book. i hope in the sequel the author can expand on the politics of both of the mc's countries, as well as keeping the romance.