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pastryghost 's review for:
And I Darken
by Kiersten White
DID NOT FINISH: 0%
More historical fiction than fantasy (in fact, where I left of there are no fantasy/magical elements). This would be a great read for fans of historical royalty books or the medieval time period.
The beginning quarter is an interesting montage of Leda and her brother growing up, alighting on moments that established their character, but it is also quite dry and reads like a fictionalized historical account of the characters. By 26% the core story has barely started (once they arrive in the Ottoman Empire and a particular court), and I found my interest waning. But I really enjoy Kiersten White's writing, so I think I'll switch to her Guinevere series next.
Morally gray characters / Historical fiction retelling / Royalty setting and Political plots
The beginning quarter is an interesting montage of Leda and her brother growing up, alighting on moments that established their character, but it is also quite dry and reads like a fictionalized historical account of the characters. By 26% the core story has barely started (once they arrive in the Ottoman Empire and a particular court), and I found my interest waning. But I really enjoy Kiersten White's writing, so I think I'll switch to her Guinevere series next.
Morally gray characters / Historical fiction retelling / Royalty setting and Political plots