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A review by ratnix
Queen Among the Dead by Lesley Livingston
2.0
received a copy from netgalley
DNF at 64%
I was very excited to dive into this book since I've never read anything regarding Celtic mythology and this would be my first try in coming in contact with it. I felt that there was so much focus into the worldbuilding of this story that the plot and the characters were both forgotten.
Regarding the worldbuilding, I think the author did a great job in creating and giving life into a new (fantasy) world. It really made you believe that this particular world existed and, honestly, I could sense the author's love and appreciation for this story through their writing. But both the plot and the characters seem to be lacking. More than halfway through the story and nothing in particular is happenning. There are no "major" events that can be seen as plot nor do the characters have any goal. The two main characters have zero chemistry and, to be honest, their IQ levels reach the earth's core when they're in the same scene. I wish we could have got to know them as individuals with developed personalities before they got thrown into the same "adventure".
DNF at 64%
I was very excited to dive into this book since I've never read anything regarding Celtic mythology and this would be my first try in coming in contact with it. I felt that there was so much focus into the worldbuilding of this story that the plot and the characters were both forgotten.
Regarding the worldbuilding, I think the author did a great job in creating and giving life into a new (fantasy) world. It really made you believe that this particular world existed and, honestly, I could sense the author's love and appreciation for this story through their writing. But both the plot and the characters seem to be lacking. More than halfway through the story and nothing in particular is happenning. There are no "major" events that can be seen as plot nor do the characters have any goal. The two main characters have zero chemistry and, to be honest, their IQ levels reach the earth's core when they're in the same scene. I wish we could have got to know them as individuals with developed personalities before they got thrown into the same "adventure".