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A review by thursdaygirls
Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
3.25
M.L. Wang is outstanding when it comes to the craft of a world and the systems within it, further proving her mastery of the subject through the intrigue of Tiran’s brutal inventions contrasted by Kewn honesty.
I appreciate the ability and restraint shown to not make Sciona a saviour, she is self centred and prideful throughout despite the growth undergone. More importantly the kindly, sympathetic family are also allowed to be resentful and selfish; knowing a truth does not make a person magically morally good.
My main issue continues to be with the lacklustre writing and pages that should’ve been devoted to relationships between characters too. The editing is also a gripe as I feel like I’m reading an early draft of a potentially excellent novel instead of the finished product.
I appreciate the ability and restraint shown to not make Sciona a saviour, she is self centred and prideful throughout despite the growth undergone. More importantly the kindly, sympathetic family are also allowed to be resentful and selfish; knowing a truth does not make a person magically morally good.
My main issue continues to be with the lacklustre writing and pages that should’ve been devoted to relationships between characters too. The editing is also a gripe as I feel like I’m reading an early draft of a potentially excellent novel instead of the finished product.