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A review by bluejaybooks
Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman
4.0
This novel has a somewhat unusual, meandering structure that reminds me more of the structure of some classic novels than modern fiction. I found it and the character development absolutely gorgeous.
That said, if you're looking for a fast-paced adventure fantasy novel, this book is not for you. It takes tropes typically reserved for contemporary novels and applies them to a fantasy setting. It unfolds slowly, layer after layer. If you don't think this is something you'll have the patience for, then this likely isn't something you'll enjoy.
You also don't need to have read the Seraphina Duology to enjoy this book. I read those books so long ago that I could hardly remember what happened in them any more, but was still able to enjoy this story.
That said, if you're looking for a fast-paced adventure fantasy novel, this book is not for you. It takes tropes typically reserved for contemporary novels and applies them to a fantasy setting. It unfolds slowly, layer after layer. If you don't think this is something you'll have the patience for, then this likely isn't something you'll enjoy.
You also don't need to have read the Seraphina Duology to enjoy this book. I read those books so long ago that I could hardly remember what happened in them any more, but was still able to enjoy this story.