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dragontomes2000 's review for:
The Rose and the Thorn
by Michael J. Sullivan
adventurous
funny
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
God, these characters are so fun to read about. Hadrian and Royce are just so easy to get attached to. I mean I know these books are just prequels and we know where Hadrian and Royce end up, but Sullivan is magnificent in his craft.
Now unlike The Crown Tower having a slow moving plot, The Rose and the Thorn has a very espionage esque plot. I enjoyed it at times but where I connect so well with Hadrian and Royce, I didn't connect so well with some of the side characters we were introduced to. They seemed a bit one not, vanilla, no real depth. So when the story switched to them it was kind of a slog.
The world of Elan at this moment has become such a comfort read for me. I know no matter what mood I am in, Hadrian and Royce will always be an enjoyable experience.
Now unlike The Crown Tower having a slow moving plot, The Rose and the Thorn has a very espionage esque plot. I enjoyed it at times but where I connect so well with Hadrian and Royce, I didn't connect so well with some of the side characters we were introduced to. They seemed a bit one not, vanilla, no real depth. So when the story switched to them it was kind of a slog.
The world of Elan at this moment has become such a comfort read for me. I know no matter what mood I am in, Hadrian and Royce will always be an enjoyable experience.