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Dawn of the Firebird by Sarah Mughal Rana
DID NOT FINISH: 4%

This book and I just didn’t click. It wasn’t that the premise turned me off, it actually sounded really promising, but I quickly found myself buried under layers of detailed lore and political intricacies. While some readers thrive on that level of depth, I personally needed a stronger emotional hook to stay invested, and I couldn’t find that here at least right now. The worldbuilding was a bit heavy and there was too much unnecessary information that made it hard for me to stay interested.

In another mood or mindset, I might’ve had the patience for it. For now, though, it was simply a bit too much, and I had to step away. If you're into expansive, deeply built worlds, this could very well be your thing. It just wasn’t mine, at least not right now.