A review by marie_thereadingotter
Sunbringer by Hannah Kaner

adventurous
  • 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

5.0

 
This book was a bit of a whirlwind, and it felt longer than it was. In a good way. So much plot and character development happens in barely 400 pages. I've read books 600+ pages that don't have this much meaningful detail. The writing is some of my favorite since Laini Taylor. They don't have similar writing at all, but both authors are able to draw the same level of emotion from me while I'm reading.

 Inara might be my favorite character in this book. For being so young she has gone through too much and is still so strong in the face of it. She must be protected at all costs. I loved reading her POV chapters and finding out more of who and what she is and why she has the power she does. There's more to be said about her, but all that leans on spoilers so I won't get into it.
 
Elo is still a character I don't care too much about. He borders on self-righteousness, and I don't really like those kinds of characters. I understand, to a degree, why he's that way. He's just a little too noble, especially with whats going on around them. A few side-characters use his morals against him, more than once, and it's like... come on dude, you know they don't have the same morality as you, stop expecting the best from people when you know they don't care about being good anymore.
 
Arren's chapters, while I liked them, I felt there should've been more. There were a couple of moments that felt like something was glossed over. There's an instance were I feel like someone should've noticed something he was doing, but for some reason nobody seemed to and I thought that was weird. But I am glad that his chapters were included. 
 
Kissen, continues to be a badass. Her tough exterior is to protect that she has such a soft heart, and I just love her. Kissen is tied for my favorite character. Her plot-line in this book was really tense. Her coming to terms with which god she's mad at, and those she has to trust after years of hating them all. I think she adds a nice balance to the characters in this book. Especially with Arren and Elo. Those two are the opposite sides of the same coin in a way. They are both a little self-righteous, and Kissen is a very much tell it like it is character. She speaks her mind with little qualms over if it bothers anybody.  
 
 I am a little mad that I started this series when I did, because now I have to wait to read the final book. I should've waited a week or two so I wouldn't have to wait as long to read the third book. Luckily I already have it on hold at the library, so the wait shouldn't be too-too long.  
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