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A review by myleejmiller
The Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Mer is on the run from the prince who made her a slave, but when the chance to strike back at him and his corrupted kingdom arrives at her workplace's doorstep, she is forced to make a choice: join a ragtag group of thieves in stealing the kingdom's most priceless treasures or live a life on the run forever.
The Drowned Woods was, much like the other books I have read this year, the first book I've read by an unfamiliar author. These reading gambles, so far, have been paying off. Lloyd-Jones makes a wonderful story of heartbreak, tainted histories, and conniving plans in this next addition to her plentiful reserve of novels. The characters were authentic, the plot was twisted and kept me on the edge of my seat, and the magic systems were complex but easy to understand.
This book was a wonder to read through. By the last one hundred pages, I had physical chills each time I turned a page. It was like I was living in the book with the characters. One of the biggest excitements for me was the elemental magic and the twist that Lloyd-Jones adds to it. I love classical elementals and mineral-based magics, but she puts such a unique spin on this stereotype that I found myself wondering what would happen next.
The Drowned Woods was a circular story. Everything mattered. You have to keep your eyes peeled, for fear of missing something extraordinary that comes into play later on in the tale. All in all, a phenomenal work. While I would have liked to see something more in terms of worldbuilding and setting, the story was definitely worth my time.
The Drowned Woods was, much like the other books I have read this year, the first book I've read by an unfamiliar author. These reading gambles, so far, have been paying off. Lloyd-Jones makes a wonderful story of heartbreak, tainted histories, and conniving plans in this next addition to her plentiful reserve of novels. The characters were authentic, the plot was twisted and kept me on the edge of my seat, and the magic systems were complex but easy to understand.
This book was a wonder to read through. By the last one hundred pages, I had physical chills each time I turned a page. It was like I was living in the book with the characters. One of the biggest excitements for me was the elemental magic and the twist that Lloyd-Jones adds to it. I love classical elementals and mineral-based magics, but she puts such a unique spin on this stereotype that I found myself wondering what would happen next.
The Drowned Woods was a circular story. Everything mattered. You have to keep your eyes peeled, for fear of missing something extraordinary that comes into play later on in the tale. All in all, a phenomenal work. While I would have liked to see something more in terms of worldbuilding and setting, the story was definitely worth my time.