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adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i have to say that while this book had a slow pace, to me it didn’t feel like it dragged on. i enjoyed each part of it, though i did find the begging few chapters a little more dull compared to the rest of the book.
i adored the characters, falada in particular. if you’d have told me going into this book that a horse was going to win my heart i’d probably have laughed in your face. alyrra was a particularly interesting and loveable character and her battles with the question of what justice truly was is one of the best features of this book.
it is easily one of my favourite fairytale retellings, and i liked the writing style immensely, so i will definitely be looking for more by intisar khanani. i recommend it but i do also recommend looking at the warnings as the story does cover some dark themes
i adored the characters, falada in particular. if you’d have told me going into this book that a horse was going to win my heart i’d probably have laughed in your face. alyrra was a particularly interesting and loveable character and her battles with the question of what justice truly was is one of the best features of this book.
it is easily one of my favourite fairytale retellings, and i liked the writing style immensely, so i will definitely be looking for more by intisar khanani. i recommend it but i do also recommend looking at the warnings as the story does cover some dark themes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual assault
Minor: Slavery, Torture