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A review by whatshereads_
King of Sword and Sky by C.L. Wilson
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The third instalment of the tairen soul series we’ve had some good development of ellysettas character. She’s finally acting as a woman with her own will and that’s really good to see.
If you are a person looking for a feminist book or book with feminist undertones, this book is not for you. I do find myself frustrated with the consistency of men having to look after the women as though they don’t have magic they can also use in combat. I also found the storyline about the sentience of the kitlings and fae babies in the egg/womb a troubling sentiment. I also really want our heroine to show her magical abilities in more ways than healing, we’ve seen a smidgen of fierceness but she’s yet to show that at a time when it’s truly needed. I will always prefer my heroines with the ability to try and save themselves than always having the love interest do the work. If you are able to get past these flaws in the book then it’s a great option for some light fantasy romance reading.
If you are a person looking for a feminist book or book with feminist undertones, this book is not for you. I do find myself frustrated with the consistency of men having to look after the women as though they don’t have magic they can also use in combat. I also found the storyline about the sentience of the kitlings and fae babies in the egg/womb a troubling sentiment. I also really want our heroine to show her magical abilities in more ways than healing, we’ve seen a smidgen of fierceness but she’s yet to show that at a time when it’s truly needed. I will always prefer my heroines with the ability to try and save themselves than always having the love interest do the work. If you are able to get past these flaws in the book then it’s a great option for some light fantasy romance reading.