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A review by folkofthebook
House of Beating Wings by Olivia Wildenstein
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.25
wowowowow I did not expect to get totally sucked into this. I much prefer this book to Feather by far.
The first 10% are a bit slow to start and had a lot of worldbuilding to process (not info dumping, just trying to figure out what/who everything is), but it really picks up once Fallon hears the prophecy.
Wildenstein does an amazing job of creating a vibrant, complex world with its histories and different beings. While some of the tropes are predictable, they're nonetheless enjoyable, and Wildenstein's originality in her story along with its fast pace keeps it fresh and riveting.
I am starting the next book right... now!
TWs: some violence but not too detailed
The first 10% are a bit slow to start and had a lot of worldbuilding to process (not info dumping, just trying to figure out what/who everything is), but it really picks up once Fallon hears the prophecy.
Wildenstein does an amazing job of creating a vibrant, complex world with its histories and different beings. While some of the tropes are predictable, they're nonetheless enjoyable, and Wildenstein's originality in her story along with its fast pace keeps it fresh and riveting.
I am starting the next book right... now!
TWs: some violence but not too detailed
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Violence
Minor: War