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A review by redreviews4you
Lunaria by Kara Douglas
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was an exciting novel from a first time author that had a bit of a slow burn style for me, but luckily I don't give up easily or quickly on a novel and I stuck with this one. Trust me, do the same, because about a quarter of the way into this novel the this book took off and I was hooked. I am thrilled that this is not a one shot because I want to stay in this world and revisit these characters again; plus I really need to get off the cliff I am currently hanging from because what a cliff it is!
Closing thought: Although my first reaction to the beginning was that it was a little slow , as the book progressed I found that this was part of the author's style and was beautifully integrated into the novel. This was well paced and well designed and well written, so that i clearly saw how this was needed because to fully invested the reader not only in the characters but also in their world --and the inclusion of the map shows this by letting me easily follow the action. Vivid and real, Douglass clearly has created a world rooted not only in her imagination but also in her personal values, something that makes strong fantasy that leaves a lasting impression.
Closing thought: Although my first reaction to the beginning was that it was a little slow , as the book progressed I found that this was part of the author's style and was beautifully integrated into the novel. This was well paced and well designed and well written, so that i clearly saw how this was needed because to fully invested the reader not only in the characters but also in their world --and the inclusion of the map shows this by letting me easily follow the action. Vivid and real, Douglass clearly has created a world rooted not only in her imagination but also in her personal values, something that makes strong fantasy that leaves a lasting impression.