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A review by diary_of_a_hobbit
Crowned A Traitor: A Hellish Fairytale by Kate Callaghan
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
[I received an e-ARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.]
This was a fun read but unfortunately didn't quite meet my expectations.
I found the concept of the story very intriguing and full of potential. However, there wasn't enough world-building in my opinion, though to be fair this is the first installment of the series so there is a high chance that the world of Malum, Hell, Kalos and beyond will be further explored in the sequels.
What I liked the most was the part where the main character, Klara, set off on a dangerous journey with her companions. It was interesting to see them gradually grow close and start working as a team in order to reach their destination.
The ending was unsatisfactory and just did not click with me at all. Generally, I like plot-twists and there were many of them in this novel. Most were pretty good but the ones at the end felt overdone. The battle scene was underwhelming as well. Honestly, the last 100 or so pages felt very rushed.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading the sequel.
If you are into YA Dark Fantasy and are looking for an easy and engrossing read, I recommend checking this book out.
[I would also like to thank the author, Kate, for giving me this incredible opportunity to read and review her work.]
Content Warnings: violence, child neglect & abuse, implied cannibalism, torture.
This was a fun read but unfortunately didn't quite meet my expectations.
I found the concept of the story very intriguing and full of potential. However, there wasn't enough world-building in my opinion, though to be fair this is the first installment of the series so there is a high chance that the world of Malum, Hell, Kalos and beyond will be further explored in the sequels.
What I liked the most was the part where the main character, Klara, set off on a dangerous journey with her companions. It was interesting to see them gradually grow close and start working as a team in order to reach their destination.
The ending was unsatisfactory and just did not click with me at all. Generally, I like plot-twists and there were many of them in this novel. Most were pretty good but the ones at the end felt overdone. The battle scene was underwhelming as well. Honestly, the last 100 or so pages felt very rushed.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading the sequel.
If you are into YA Dark Fantasy and are looking for an easy and engrossing read, I recommend checking this book out.
[I would also like to thank the author, Kate, for giving me this incredible opportunity to read and review her work.]
Content Warnings: violence, child neglect & abuse, implied cannibalism, torture.