A review by lalisa_sophie
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous challenging funny inspiring tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I don't get the hate for this book tbh. Alright, maybe I am a sucker for books like these but then again, I liked the writing, I was cracking up many times because the banter was terrific!
I mean, that Xaden is a “shadow daddy“ was kinda unnecessary because they're seemingly everywhere right now, but that's okay-ish to ignore, in my opinion.

Other than that, I enjoyed reading the book a lot.
The first “twist“ was kind of predictable from the start
(the one where we find out Xaden didn't tell her everything) 
but I didn't mind. The second twist though, that was a real twist, at least for me. I didn't see it coming at all that
her brother (Brennan?) was alive!
 
The other “reveals“ weren't big mysteries in my opinion either
(the mom who ignores the vernin and the dad who knew all along and was hinting things for her)
but then again, this is not a mystery novel.
The book has its flaws but I was having a great time reading it and actually binged the whole thing in one day because I just couldn't stop.
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