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A review by phoenix2
The Last Namsara by Kristen Ciccarelli
3.0
So, I'm one of those who seriously liked this one. I know that there are many who didn't, and that kind of put me off reading this, but thankfully I decided to give it a try and I wasn't disappointed. So, if you're wondering whether to read it or not, then I suggest that if you like fantasy-YA dystopian blend, then maybe you should too give it a try (and believe me, I'm not easily satisfied in general).
About the characters, I really loved Asha, though, I will agree with some other readers, that she was way too young for her character. If she was in early twenties, I would have been more convinced of her actions and way of thinking. But that wasn't really a deal breaker. The slave boy, moreover, was cute, but I did feel like he was more of a submissive second lead, as our leading lady was so strong willed that she kind of overshadowed him. So, I liked him, but not as much for the love interest. More like a good friend. Plus, I kind of pictured him more like a kid with his freckles. Now, the story was okay, had some well writen action and some twists (I didn't see them coming, cause I really, really believed that he loved Asha, so I'll leave it there) and the first part of the book was really interesting. Towards the ending, it couldn't help but fall into the cliche plot, but it was enjoyable so I can't complain.
Finally, the pace was pretty quick and the writing was nice enough. Plus, I liked the stories.
Don't know whether this one will have another book or not, but the story of the first one was nicely concluded for me, so I wouldn't mind if there wasn't another one. But we'll wait and see. But, for now, 3.5 out of 5.
About the characters, I really loved Asha, though, I will agree with some other readers, that she was way too young for her character. If she was in early twenties, I would have been more convinced of her actions and way of thinking. But that wasn't really a deal breaker. The slave boy, moreover, was cute, but I did feel like he was more of a submissive second lead, as our leading lady was so strong willed that she kind of overshadowed him. So, I liked him, but not as much for the love interest. More like a good friend. Plus, I kind of pictured him more like a kid with his freckles. Now, the story was okay, had some well writen action and some twists (I didn't see them coming, cause I really, really believed that he loved Asha, so I'll leave it there) and the first part of the book was really interesting. Towards the ending, it couldn't help but fall into the cliche plot, but it was enjoyable so I can't complain.
Finally, the pace was pretty quick and the writing was nice enough. Plus, I liked the stories.
Don't know whether this one will have another book or not, but the story of the first one was nicely concluded for me, so I wouldn't mind if there wasn't another one. But we'll wait and see. But, for now, 3.5 out of 5.