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barbietheereader 's review for:
The South Wind
by Alexandria Warwick
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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:
Yes
"Sometimes we must take drastic measures if we are to endure the worse of what's to come."
"Music is grief, yet it is also healing, wonder, and joy. Remember that. Remember the ways it has shaped you, remember how it nurtures and heals."
Big thanks to Saga Press to for the physical arc! This is my first read by this author and it did not disappoint! I really enjoyed this a lot and I love the way the story flows and has similarities of reimagining / retellings of sleeping beauty and greek mythology (Daphne / Apollo.) This story is extremely fleshed out and the well roundedness of Princess Sarai, I love that her character is strong and so intelligent and very in tune with what is going on around her. She was always thinking on her feet and always ready for what was happening next. I like that she is an intellectual thinker and a fighter as well. The way this story focuses on grief and Princess Sarai journey of realizing her trauma and opening up / acknowledging her feelings / growth was beautiful to read! I think the connection between Notus and Princess Sarai was intentional and extremely evident, their banter and strong love for one another was felt throughout the entire story.
I loved the twists and turns and all of the bread crumbs throughout the story in terms of the dead walkers, the labyrinth, the beast, the curse, and more. I like the way music is woven into the story and how music is another important theme that helped drive the story as well. This was definitely an enjoyable read and the voice narrator did a wonderful job.
"Music is grief, yet it is also healing, wonder, and joy. Remember that. Remember the ways it has shaped you, remember how it nurtures and heals."
Big thanks to Saga Press to for the physical arc! This is my first read by this author and it did not disappoint! I really enjoyed this a lot and I love the way the story flows and has similarities of reimagining / retellings of sleeping beauty and greek mythology (Daphne / Apollo.) This story is extremely fleshed out and the well roundedness of Princess Sarai, I love that her character is strong and so intelligent and very in tune with what is going on around her. She was always thinking on her feet and always ready for what was happening next. I like that she is an intellectual thinker and a fighter as well. The way this story focuses on grief and Princess Sarai journey of realizing her trauma and opening up / acknowledging her feelings / growth was beautiful to read! I think the connection between Notus and Princess Sarai was intentional and extremely evident, their banter and strong love for one another was felt throughout the entire story.
I loved the twists and turns and all of the bread crumbs throughout the story in terms of the dead walkers, the labyrinth, the beast, the curse, and more. I like the way music is woven into the story and how music is another important theme that helped drive the story as well. This was definitely an enjoyable read and the voice narrator did a wonderful job.