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A review by itslorei
Heirs of Destruction by T.N. Vitus
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Release Date: June 25, 2024
Date Finished and Reviewed: June 21, 2024
Ratings: 4⭐️
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It took me a while to finish this because this novel was stressing me– NOT IN A BAD WAY BUT IN A GOOD WAY.
Going forward, the writing is brilliant. It did really well in drawing my attention and curiosity from the very start until the end. I was glad that the writing really did fit the story, I think that's one of the main reasons I enjoyed this book very much.
The world building was intricate. I would say the author did well in introducing it in the novel, I quite enjoy it. The world building did really feel medieval to me and perhaps a little bit of the GoT atmosphere. I would definitely love to see more of it in the 2nd book. Although I'm quite waiting for the Dragon and Vampire concept to be shown more, it wasn't that much here, so I hope the 2nd novel will exercise these more.
The plot was very much politial at the beginning. However, it did waned and went towards the character arc route, in my opinion, in like 60%, which I didn't have a problem considering the characters were really likeable. I was really rooting for them all. Still, it was politically intrigued to me in some ways and more building of the storyline.
I would say I was more attached to the characters, especially Rhella and Virgil. Their dynamics and chemistry are undeniable. They're giving me so much of a strong couple and ride or die couple vibes, and strangely, the Percy and Annabeth, I don't know why, honestly. I'm definitely looking forward to the developments of this pairing.
Asriel, on the other hand, I was rooting for him to be honest, but after that scheme of his, I was upset. I was expecting so much of him, but I would say I'm disappointed with his character.
There are quite a few suspicious characters, in my opinion. I would say let's see how it goes in the next instalment.
The parts towards the ending on the hand— I'm not quite sure how I should feel about it, I'm suspicious? It was abrupt to me and felt anticlimactic. That being said, let's see how it would go after that part in the next instalment.
Overall, this was a solid introduction for the series. I'm really rooting for this and excited for the events, especially Rhaella, Virgil, Asriel, and the rest of the characters' development in the next instalment ♡
If you like these, you'll need to check this novel ♡
◇ political intrigue
◇ world building
◇ well written characters
◇ queer cast
◇ royals
◇ fantasy elements (dragons, prophecy, vampire, and the likes)
◇ strong and potentially ride and die couple
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Thank you, author, for the e-arc opportunity, I definitely had fun in this novel. I'm super excited and can not wait for the 2nd instalment ♡
Date Finished and Reviewed: June 21, 2024
Ratings: 4⭐️
◇
It took me a while to finish this because this novel was stressing me– NOT IN A BAD WAY BUT IN A GOOD WAY.
Going forward, the writing is brilliant. It did really well in drawing my attention and curiosity from the very start until the end. I was glad that the writing really did fit the story, I think that's one of the main reasons I enjoyed this book very much.
The world building was intricate. I would say the author did well in introducing it in the novel, I quite enjoy it. The world building did really feel medieval to me and perhaps a little bit of the GoT atmosphere. I would definitely love to see more of it in the 2nd book. Although I'm quite waiting for the Dragon and Vampire concept to be shown more, it wasn't that much here, so I hope the 2nd novel will exercise these more.
The plot was very much politial at the beginning. However, it did waned and went towards the character arc route, in my opinion, in like 60%, which I didn't have a problem considering the characters were really likeable. I was really rooting for them all. Still, it was politically intrigued to me in some ways and more building of the storyline.
I would say I was more attached to the characters, especially Rhella and Virgil. Their dynamics and chemistry are undeniable. They're giving me so much of a strong couple and ride or die couple vibes, and strangely, the Percy and Annabeth, I don't know why, honestly. I'm definitely looking forward to the developments of this pairing.
Asriel, on the other hand, I was rooting for him to be honest, but after that scheme of his, I was upset. I was expecting so much of him, but I would say I'm disappointed with his character.
There are quite a few suspicious characters, in my opinion. I would say let's see how it goes in the next instalment.
The parts towards the ending on the hand— I'm not quite sure how I should feel about it, I'm suspicious? It was abrupt to me and felt anticlimactic. That being said, let's see how it would go after that part in the next instalment.
Overall, this was a solid introduction for the series. I'm really rooting for this and excited for the events, especially Rhaella, Virgil, Asriel, and the rest of the characters' development in the next instalment ♡
If you like these, you'll need to check this novel ♡
◇ political intrigue
◇ world building
◇ well written characters
◇ queer cast
◇ royals
◇ fantasy elements (dragons, prophecy, vampire, and the likes)
◇ strong and potentially ride and die couple
◇
Thank you, author, for the e-arc opportunity, I definitely had fun in this novel. I'm super excited and can not wait for the 2nd instalment ♡