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A review by yourwordsmyink
Unravel the Dusk by Elizabeth Lim
5.0
Characters - 9/10
The only reason I didn't give the characters 10/10 is because we didn't see a lot of Edan. I loved Maia's journey and her character arc. She really grows from the first book and she becomes such a strong person. I'm glad her growth happened independently of Edan, but I love their story so much.
We only got to see him for the first time about halfway through the book, which is fine, I just wanted a little more interactions between them. The ones we do get are super sweet and impactful.
We also got to see a bit more of the side characters in this book. Both Ammi and Lady Sarnai played a much bigger role. I still don't like Lady Sarnai, but she did the right thing in the end and I'm glad for it. Maia and Ammi's friendship was also a welcome addition and I'm glad we didn't get the "I'm the hero I have to do things alone" trope from Maia.
Atmosphere - 10/10
War is never a pretty thing, and we're painted a very vivid picture of the impact of war. This world felt so realistic and it was so easy to lose myself in it. The mythology and the lore made perfect sense and everything fit together so well.
Seriously, you need to read this book.
Writing - 10/10
Elizabeth Lim has a special way with words. She can make you feel all the emotions and make you believe you're standing right alongside the characters. Her descriptions are not overly flowery but her writing is beautiful.
This duology is pure magic. Can someone make some sketches of the three dresses, please?
Read my full CAWPILE review at http://www.yourwordsmyink.com/unravel-the-dusk-book-review/
The only reason I didn't give the characters 10/10 is because we didn't see a lot of Edan. I loved Maia's journey and her character arc. She really grows from the first book and she becomes such a strong person. I'm glad her growth happened independently of Edan, but I love their story so much.
We only got to see him for the first time about halfway through the book, which is fine, I just wanted a little more interactions between them. The ones we do get are super sweet and impactful.
We also got to see a bit more of the side characters in this book. Both Ammi and Lady Sarnai played a much bigger role. I still don't like Lady Sarnai, but she did the right thing in the end and I'm glad for it. Maia and Ammi's friendship was also a welcome addition and I'm glad we didn't get the "I'm the hero I have to do things alone" trope from Maia.
Atmosphere - 10/10
War is never a pretty thing, and we're painted a very vivid picture of the impact of war. This world felt so realistic and it was so easy to lose myself in it. The mythology and the lore made perfect sense and everything fit together so well.
Seriously, you need to read this book.
Writing - 10/10
Elizabeth Lim has a special way with words. She can make you feel all the emotions and make you believe you're standing right alongside the characters. Her descriptions are not overly flowery but her writing is beautiful.
This duology is pure magic. Can someone make some sketches of the three dresses, please?
Read my full CAWPILE review at http://www.yourwordsmyink.com/unravel-the-dusk-book-review/