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A review by chelsloukelly
Lore by Alexandra Bracken
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DNF/5 Stars: ‘Lore’ by Alexandra Bracken.
→ Age Range: Young Adult.
→ Genre: Fantasy, Mythological Retelling.
→ Trigger Warnings: Murder, Misogyny, Abuse.
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★
→ Character Development: ★
→ Setting: ★
→ Entertainment Level: ★
→ Writing: ★
General Comments: As an avid fan of mythological-inspired stories and horrifying, bloody-to-the-death competitions, expectations were quite high. It provided engagement with its original concept; however, the characters lacked emotional connection and depth, and a lack of essential charisma. Unfortunately, the part read felt forced and hollow. On a positive note, there is clear skill for extensive world-building.
Favourite Quote: ‘I was born knowing how to do three things – how to breathe, how to dream, and how to love you.’
Time Read: Two Days (DNF at Page 55).
→ Audiobook: No.
→ Audiobook Narrator: -
→ Age Range: Young Adult.
→ Genre: Fantasy, Mythological Retelling.
→ Trigger Warnings: Murder, Misogyny, Abuse.
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★
→ Character Development: ★
→ Setting: ★
→ Entertainment Level: ★
→ Writing: ★
General Comments: As an avid fan of mythological-inspired stories and horrifying, bloody-to-the-death competitions, expectations were quite high. It provided engagement with its original concept; however, the characters lacked emotional connection and depth, and a lack of essential charisma. Unfortunately, the part read felt forced and hollow. On a positive note, there is clear skill for extensive world-building.
Favourite Quote: ‘I was born knowing how to do three things – how to breathe, how to dream, and how to love you.’
Time Read: Two Days (DNF at Page 55).
→ Audiobook: No.
→ Audiobook Narrator: -