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A review by sabrinalefebvre
Last of the Talons by Sophie Kim
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Thank you Netgalley for the audiobook!
A lot of people have been raving about this book so I’m in the minority.
A lot of things didn’t work for me in this audiobook:
1. The Narrator.
Now I actually did somewhat enjoy the narrator. I thought she was really good in demonstrating emotions. But I HATED her voice of Lina’s little sister (forgive me but I’ll be writing the least amount of names possible since I listened to it and therefore have no idea of the spelling)
2. The repetitive use of some words
Ohh, this got on my nerves so bad. It annoyed me to no end when Lina kept repeating words over and over and over, sometimes in a row. If I have to hear (or read) the words « Gods damn » ever again I swear I’ll never read another book again.
3. The Romance
To put it simply, it felt forced. You’re telling me he fell in love with her after less then 2 weeks and he would be willing to do anything for her? I don’t believe you. Besides, how old is she? Lina is drinking in one scene so I’m guessing and adult but she describes herself as malnourished and so skinny you can see her ribs. Ik that can apply to an adult but that description just makes me think of an impoverished child.
4. Shin Lina
She got on my nerves. I did not like her. I didn’t like her internal monologue. Endless I tell you. In general I just didn’t like her.
And for those reasons, + the continuous use of modern swear words even though this is in another world, I’m giving this a 2 ⭐️
A lot of people have been raving about this book so I’m in the minority.
A lot of things didn’t work for me in this audiobook:
1. The Narrator.
Now I actually did somewhat enjoy the narrator. I thought she was really good in demonstrating emotions. But I HATED her voice of Lina’s little sister (forgive me but I’ll be writing the least amount of names possible since I listened to it and therefore have no idea of the spelling)
2. The repetitive use of some words
Ohh, this got on my nerves so bad. It annoyed me to no end when Lina kept repeating words over and over and over, sometimes in a row. If I have to hear (or read) the words « Gods damn » ever again I swear I’ll never read another book again.
3. The Romance
To put it simply, it felt forced. You’re telling me he fell in love with her after less then 2 weeks and he would be willing to do anything for her? I don’t believe you. Besides, how old is she? Lina is drinking in one scene so I’m guessing and adult but she describes herself as malnourished and so skinny you can see her ribs. Ik that can apply to an adult but that description just makes me think of an impoverished child.
4. Shin Lina
She got on my nerves. I did not like her. I didn’t like her internal monologue. Endless I tell you. In general I just didn’t like her.
And for those reasons, + the continuous use of modern swear words even though this is in another world, I’m giving this a 2 ⭐️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Violence