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A review by builtempires
Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
“Kindness is never a mistake.”
This book was an odd experience; I struggled to get into it at first and it took me weeks to get through the first half (it didn’t help that I was in a reading slump). The second half was a lot better, I finally got into the story and I flew through it, but there’s something about it that didn’t wholly work for me.
Will is a weird character, it’s like you’re always at an arm’s length from him and I wonder if it was purposeful since the author obfuscates some events in favor of the plot twist. I don’t dislike him and I’m actually curious to see if we get to know him better.
I liked James a lot, I found him really compelling and fun, especially as we learn more about him. His dynamic with Will is fascinating and it gets more complex at the end, I really want to know where the author takes their story. I liked Violet too, she was a great character with an interesting conflict driving her actions. Katherine was completely useless, I’m still wondering why she was even there. Her POV chapters were the worst to get through. Not to mention whatever that was with Will.
I heard good things about the sequel so I’m excited to read it, the ending set up a lot of interesting dynamics and questions and there’s so much potential for a stronger book. I’m sad I didn’t enjoy this one as much as I wanted to because I love Captive Prince by this author but I hope the sequel makes me change my mind!
This book was an odd experience; I struggled to get into it at first and it took me weeks to get through the first half (it didn’t help that I was in a reading slump). The second half was a lot better, I finally got into the story and I flew through it, but there’s something about it that didn’t wholly work for me.
Will is a weird character, it’s like you’re always at an arm’s length from him and I wonder if it was purposeful since the author obfuscates some events in favor of the plot twist. I don’t dislike him and I’m actually curious to see if we get to know him better.
I liked James a lot, I found him really compelling and fun, especially as we learn more about him. His dynamic with Will is fascinating and it gets more complex at the end, I really want to know where the author takes their story. I liked Violet too, she was a great character with an interesting conflict driving her actions. Katherine was completely useless, I’m still wondering why she was even there. Her POV chapters were the worst to get through. Not to mention whatever that was with Will.
I heard good things about the sequel so I’m excited to read it, the ending set up a lot of interesting dynamics and questions and there’s so much potential for a stronger book. I’m sad I didn’t enjoy this one as much as I wanted to because I love Captive Prince by this author but I hope the sequel makes me change my mind!