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storyofmaryam 's review for:
Fire and Thorns
by Rae Carson
Oh my God this book was something special. I am blown away and it has really rejuvenated my love for YA - particularly YA fantasy - I was a sceptic at first but all my worries were aknowledge and dealt with. The story is about a homely overweight poc who is married off to a stranger king for as far as she knows for the lols. She starts off the story with almost no agency and yet she claws and fights for her agency one step at a time. Seeing her character progression was what made this book so special.
Religion plated a massive role in this novel and it was nice to see faith depicted as something one can draw strength from instead if it being a cause of violence and ignorance.
I enjoyed the way the story was written in first person, present tense. Her descriptions ecspecially emotions (and food) were vivid and engrossing. If course it's not without its flaws, characters could be better developed including the villains but it's forgivable seeing as the perspective is from the protagonist who's narration us biased.
Overall a fast paced entertainment read. Highly recommend.
Religion plated a massive role in this novel and it was nice to see faith depicted as something one can draw strength from instead if it being a cause of violence and ignorance.
I enjoyed the way the story was written in first person, present tense. Her descriptions ecspecially emotions (and food) were vivid and engrossing. If course it's not without its flaws, characters could be better developed including the villains but it's forgivable seeing as the perspective is from the protagonist who's narration us biased.
Overall a fast paced entertainment read. Highly recommend.