A review by lifeofchrstnlvly
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I think we all wear armor. I think those who don’t are fools, risking the pain of being wounded by the sharp edges of the world, over and over again. But if I’ve learned anything from those fools, it’s that to be vulnerable is a strength most of us fear. It takes courage to let down your armor, to welcome people to see you as you are.

The prose is so beautiful. It is one of the most beautifully written books I have ever read. There are some books I read wherein the at the start, the prose is good, but as the page progresses, the writing becomes pretentious. Divine Rivals is not.

The lore, world building, and the characters were so well written. I thought it would be a cheesy YA read, but I was wrong. I never thought this book would make me emotional. There are so many wonderful quotes in this book, and I find myself rereading them because of how hard it hits.

It took me 9 chapters before I was hooked. That's why I didn't rate this 5 stars. Chapters 1 to 8 were a bit slow to my liking, but once I read chapter 9, I was determined to finish it ASAP (yes, I did finish it within one sitting after that).

My only other complaint is why is the release of the second book so far away? 😭 April 2024 cannot come soon enough.
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