A review by gardens_and_dragons
We Free the Stars by Hafsah Faizal

adventurous emotional mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I liked this, wished that I loved it. I think that the characters were very lovable, I really like the core romance and the friendships from the first book. The descriptions still were great, drop you right into the world. 

But, this was very slow, it meanders for the better part of the first half. The second half redeems the book for me, at least, in terms of actually getting on with the plot. 

If you want a good slow burn fantasy-romance with cool world building based on Arabian legends, this duology would be a good one to try!
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