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A review by kayu99
Queen Among the Dead by Lesley Livingston
3.0
I received a digital ARC from the publisher (Zando Projects) through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book is an adventure and does not skimp on action. The opening is strong and sets the tone for the rest of the book. I enjoyed the incorporation of elements of Irish folklore and liked the history and worldbuilding present throughout.
Unfortunately, the characters are a disappointment. Although Neve, the main character, clearly has some growth to undergo throughout the story, this maturity happens almost all at once. Prior to this, she is an annoying character to read due to her consistent disregard for anything besides what she thinks is best. Neve is the only dynamic character; the others are flat and seem more like ideas of themselves as opposed to complex characters with their own backstories and motivations. The under-developed characterization leads to unrealistic, simplified dialogue which is clearly serving only to have something happen more quickly. The writing improves toward the end of the book and the pacing isn't bad, but the lack of life in these characters made this a slow read. I would recommend this to anyone interested in Irish folklore.
This book is an adventure and does not skimp on action. The opening is strong and sets the tone for the rest of the book. I enjoyed the incorporation of elements of Irish folklore and liked the history and worldbuilding present throughout.
Unfortunately, the characters are a disappointment. Although Neve, the main character, clearly has some growth to undergo throughout the story, this maturity happens almost all at once. Prior to this, she is an annoying character to read due to her consistent disregard for anything besides what she thinks is best. Neve is the only dynamic character; the others are flat and seem more like ideas of themselves as opposed to complex characters with their own backstories and motivations. The under-developed characterization leads to unrealistic, simplified dialogue which is clearly serving only to have something happen more quickly. The writing improves toward the end of the book and the pacing isn't bad, but the lack of life in these characters made this a slow read. I would recommend this to anyone interested in Irish folklore.