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A review by meshuganush
Gleam by Raven Kennedy
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
I enjoyed the story, however plot wise I wasn't really surprised by much even though our main character and primary narrator was. As a positive spin on that, it means the story progressed logically. The one surprise I did find was how the power was used at the end but I did anticipate it's use. Still a very enjoyable story.
I did find Auren to be frustrating. I think I have a bit the whole series but especially here. She just doesn't seem to think things all the way through. For example when you sneak out of your rooms you need to sneak back in rather than walking past guards in front of your door..... To be charitable this is the first time she's thinking for herself but it was still frustrating that she kept making these types of mistakes.
I did find Auren to be frustrating. I think I have a bit the whole series but especially here. She just doesn't seem to think things all the way through. For example when you sneak out of your rooms you need to sneak back in rather than walking past guards in front of your door..... To be charitable this is the first time she's thinking for herself but it was still frustrating that she kept making these types of mistakes.