A review by lighterthaneyre
Ruinsong by Julia Ember

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

One of the main differences between this and the musical Phantom, and one I think is a big detriment, is changing the Phantom to an authoritarian Queen. Where as before the power was derived from toxic intimacy, now it is in (ham fistedley wielded) political power. The story really lacks that emotional intimacy that made it intoxicating in the first place.

I also found the ending really unstatisfing. Things didn't feel Built Up, they just sort of Happened. There didn't seem to be any payoff to Candace learning defensive spells, and everyone acts as though Remi at all effected the Revolution. In reality Things Happened and then it ended
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