A review by meg_
The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem

adventurous dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was a solid fantasy read. I have to be honest, the 3 star rating is partly due to the fact that I don't think I gave this book my full attention throughout my read and felt super distract-able while reading. This is obviously no fault of the book or the story itself but I'm not sure if I can give any different rating as a result. 

This was a super well fleshed out fantasy world and I absolutely loved the characters and the way they grow throughout the story. I especially loved getting to see Arin slowly defrost with Sylvia. This is for sure my type of romance subplot because they truly move forward romantically at a glacial pace. 

Another element of this story that I really appreciated that I don't think gets fleshed out well in other books is the present day impact of all of the trauma that Sylvia experienced. She has many moments within the story where she has to use grounding techniques to regulate and be able to focus and there are times she experiences flashbacks and overwhelming feelings due to her past trauma. I felt this was all handled really well and written about in a way that actually felt realistic. I really appreciated that this element of Sylvia's past is discussed and described how it impacts her current daily life. 

I will absolutely be reading whatever book(s) come next from this author and within this series. 
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