A review by amyroseb
The Wrath & the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh

emotional funny hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Loved this story. Loved the writing. Loved the intrigue and the character development. However, sometimes I feel like, in service to the poetic nature of the prise, the drama/emotional moments of the story were sacrificed. Or there was too much left unsaid, to the point that it felt lacklustre.