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A review by linara4522
Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson
5.0
04/05/2024 Kazi and Jase just feel like home to me. Their hardships and thoughts are far too intertwined with my own to part.
I might've only now realised that there's a resonance between what Kazi does to protect herself and what I do at times (not on the same scale, of course, but the idea remains the same), she shelters herself behind silence and distance, trying to carry the weight of pain alone without ever showcasing vulnerability which in her eyes equates to weekness. Her kindness despite everything she's been true is truly admirable and inspiring.
I've also realised why I love Jase so much. Why, along the way, much like Kazimyrah, I couldn't help but fall in love with his stubbornness and unfaltering will. He stands his ground, and despite being a blind fool driven by his own ego, you can not help but sympathise. In my case, I understand far too well his strong-willed stubbornness, the consequences that come from it. And most of all, I admired his devotion. Devotion to family, to promises, to convictions, but most telling of all to Kazi. Despite everything, the lies "the unsaid truths," as they like to call them, the secrets, he remained steadfast like a rock unmoving against a churning river.
To conclude this long introspection, I loved this book, and you should DEFINITELY pick it up. Or else...
16/03/2021 Ajdgfjdhfgj! I was afraid I would lose interest in this book since it's been a while, but OMG, this BOOK-
I can't even
First and foremost, the MCs: Kazimyrah & Jase;
These characters are so realistic and raw! They have fears and secrets they want to keep hidden from others. Jase and Kazi are complete opposites to each other, though they do have some traits in commun such as their determination and their desire to protect.
Jase is out-spoken, prideful, and just a wonderful character. He prioritises his family and his duty over everything else. He emanates kindness and honesty. Even though he tries to hide it.
Kazi is better suited in the shadows (her words, not mine), she, too, is kind but for other reasons entirely. Kazi is one of my all-time favourite characters. Her trauma is so well dealt with; i found myself tearing up simply from the way she talked about herself. She isn't prideful, nor is she one to show weekness. However, she puts on a show to whomever she chooses as a target. "Always juggling,"
THE PLOT;
despite being a character driven book, the plot kept me on my toes. The stakes were high and reasonable. Every plot point was caused by desicion and not by circumstance, which i love. The metaphors were on point, and i found MANY quotes i adore.
The humour took me by surprise. Despite being a heavy fantsay book with much tension, pockets of humourous scenes can be found. I remember laughing in the dead of night at one of the scenes, my brother thought me mad.
Oh, and the writing!!! Lyrical and seamless. The words flowed as gently as a river. I kept turning pages without even taking time into account.
Two sittings. That's all it took for me to start and finish this book. I have to admit that i don't regret sleeping at 4 am. just to finish this masterpiece of a book. NO REGRETS AT ALL.
THE ENDING (dun, dun, dun...)
I find that endings could make or break the story altogether, and LET ME TELL YOU the ending did not disappoint.
I saw reviews complaining that the ending was rushed, but um... NO.
It was perfect. Plus, there are many things to solve in the sequel. The ending was sAtIsFyInG!!!!! to say the least.
Ok, i'm going to stop raving about this book.
28/12/2019 Absolutely loved it!!! I even pulled an all-nighter just to finish it, and at the very end, I just couldn’t finish it, so I savoured every word in the last 10 pages. I can’t wait to read the sequel !!!
I might've only now realised that there's a resonance between what Kazi does to protect herself and what I do at times (not on the same scale, of course, but the idea remains the same), she shelters herself behind silence and distance, trying to carry the weight of pain alone without ever showcasing vulnerability which in her eyes equates to weekness. Her kindness despite everything she's been true is truly admirable and inspiring.
I've also realised why I love Jase so much. Why, along the way, much like Kazimyrah, I couldn't help but fall in love with his stubbornness and unfaltering will. He stands his ground, and despite being a blind fool driven by his own ego, you can not help but sympathise. In my case, I understand far too well his strong-willed stubbornness, the consequences that come from it. And most of all, I admired his devotion. Devotion to family, to promises, to convictions, but most telling of all to Kazi. Despite everything, the lies "the unsaid truths," as they like to call them, the secrets, he remained steadfast like a rock unmoving against a churning river.
To conclude this long introspection, I loved this book, and you should DEFINITELY pick it up. Or else...
16/03/2021 Ajdgfjdhfgj! I was afraid I would lose interest in this book since it's been a while, but OMG, this BOOK-
I can't even
First and foremost, the MCs: Kazimyrah & Jase;
These characters are so realistic and raw! They have fears and secrets they want to keep hidden from others. Jase and Kazi are complete opposites to each other, though they do have some traits in commun such as their determination and their desire to protect.
Jase is out-spoken, prideful, and just a wonderful character. He prioritises his family and his duty over everything else. He emanates kindness and honesty. Even though he tries to hide it.
Kazi is better suited in the shadows (her words, not mine), she, too, is kind but for other reasons entirely. Kazi is one of my all-time favourite characters. Her trauma is so well dealt with; i found myself tearing up simply from the way she talked about herself. She isn't prideful, nor is she one to show weekness. However, she puts on a show to whomever she chooses as a target. "Always juggling,"
THE PLOT;
despite being a character driven book, the plot kept me on my toes. The stakes were high and reasonable. Every plot point was caused by desicion and not by circumstance, which i love. The metaphors were on point, and i found MANY quotes i adore.
The humour took me by surprise. Despite being a heavy fantsay book with much tension, pockets of humourous scenes can be found. I remember laughing in the dead of night at one of the scenes, my brother thought me mad.
Oh, and the writing!!! Lyrical and seamless. The words flowed as gently as a river. I kept turning pages without even taking time into account.
Two sittings. That's all it took for me to start and finish this book. I have to admit that i don't regret sleeping at 4 am. just to finish this masterpiece of a book. NO REGRETS AT ALL.
THE ENDING (dun, dun, dun...)
I find that endings could make or break the story altogether, and LET ME TELL YOU the ending did not disappoint.
I saw reviews complaining that the ending was rushed, but um... NO.
It was perfect. Plus, there are many things to solve in the sequel. The ending was sAtIsFyInG!!!!! to say the least.
Ok, i'm going to stop raving about this book.
28/12/2019 Absolutely loved it!!! I even pulled an all-nighter just to finish it, and at the very end, I just couldn’t finish it, so I savoured every word in the last 10 pages. I can’t wait to read the sequel !!!