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A review by rodanoar
The Lost Queen by Allan Frewin Jones
3.0
I felt that this book was better directed than the first one, especially regarding events. Most of them seemed to have a purpose, and the pacing was a lot more composed too. Actually, I felt a little frantic on the last pages, and I respect the author’s decision to end the book in the middle of the action, sort of like a cliffhanger. It isn’t one, but by the end of the book, it left the feeling that you need to know what happens next.
The action also felt a whole lot better, and the stakes felt higher, mainly because of the consequences that fall upon both the Faerie Realm and the Mortal World. I loved knowing more about Tania’s previous lives, and I would love to see them have more use than just being random fillers (but I feel like I’m being too hopeful), like being little clues to whatever they need to do next.
Also, Mama Tatiana is probably my favorite character just becauseshe is a boss bitch that isn’t afraid to drive her Black Lexus against a fence . I’m just saying.
Overall, I felt a little more growth in the plot. It got a little thicker,and I loved seeing Tania’s sisters coming to the Mortal World (it is not that brilliant or innovative, but I didn’t allow myself to have those expectations for this series). I’m also curious to know if Tania will bring her Earth parents to Faerie since her dad already smells something iffy about her.
So, I think it’s a great sign to know that I will, in fact, continue this series, even if it's just to know what happens next.
On the other side, it grinds my gears to see their teenage behavior. It’s so frustrating to see their miscommunication or the choices they make(like staying in Jade’s house? What the hell??). Also, everyone is being bombarded by evil knights that leave a path of destruction wherever they go, and that isn’t even talked about? No screams? No news? Nobody asking for compensation or seeing a bunch of teenagers breaking into other people’s properties?!?
I don’t know, some excuses or choices made to bring the plot forward seemed poorly done, in my opinion. I also think it’s due to the time it was written, but if this were more developed, I think these books would have the potential to impact more readers. But it is what it is.
The action also felt a whole lot better, and the stakes felt higher, mainly because of the consequences that fall upon both the Faerie Realm and the Mortal World. I loved knowing more about Tania’s previous lives, and I would love to see them have more use than just being random fillers (but I feel like I’m being too hopeful), like being little clues to whatever they need to do next.
Also, Mama Tatiana is probably my favorite character just because
Overall, I felt a little more growth in the plot. It got a little thicker,
So, I think it’s a great sign to know that I will, in fact, continue this series, even if it's just to know what happens next.
On the other side, it grinds my gears to see their teenage behavior. It’s so frustrating to see their miscommunication or the choices they make
I don’t know, some excuses or choices made to bring the plot forward seemed poorly done, in my opinion. I also think it’s due to the time it was written, but if this were more developed, I think these books would have the potential to impact more readers. But it is what it is.