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egmosh 's review for:
Master of Crows
by Grace Draven
This is the first time I have done this, but I am DNFing at 75%. I really enjoy this author a lot, and I did like this book for most of the story, only taking a few issues. I love her writing style and descriptions, and her world building, even though it can slow the plot (which it did a little bit in this one). What I could not get past in this book was the relationship of the MCs. Our FMC is sent to stay with this curmudgeon of a mage, and he treats her deplorably. She has this hero-worship thing going on though and for whatever reason becomes attracted to him, despite his cruel mistreatment. Even when he eases up and begins to develop his own feelings, he is such a dick. I’m less forgiving I guess. She is meek and insecure. Her plainness is constantly discussed, and I guess we are supposed to be thrilled that he fell for her despite her being ugly? I just wasn’t feeling it. I wanted the story to pick up after they finally began their love affair, I wanted some action or conflict. But as I read on I realized I didn’t care how it ended. If she left him, good. If she didn’t, good I guess? The story didn’t hook me enough and I could never really become invested in their toxic relationship.