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A review by leksikality
Burrowed by Mary Baader Kaley
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The first half is done well, but it gets murky around the midpoint, picking up a burst of speed for the last 3-4 chapters for an ultimately unsatisfying ending. Generally, I'm a fan of ambiguous endings but this feels more like "missing chapters" than simply ambiguous.
All in all, it's a unique take on the Chosen One trope. Zuzan is a bit overly self-righteous, which wears thing, particularly as the novel progresses. With some additional polish to bring the second half up to par, this could be a pretty decent novel in the genre.
All in all, it's a unique take on the Chosen One trope. Zuzan is a bit overly self-righteous, which wears thing, particularly as the novel progresses. With some additional polish to bring the second half up to par, this could be a pretty decent novel in the genre.