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A review by linelopes
Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Overall, it’s an okay read.
The first 60% are incredibly repetitive, it almost makes me think the the author thinks the readers have the memory of a goldfish. No, I don’t need to be reminded of the stakes of the plot every 2 pages. This becomes more aggravating when certain reveals happens and we realize why they structured the book that way.
Besides that, I think the book would really flourish if it wasn’t a YA. The whole light and dark side would be more complex and interesting with the author made it an adult fantasy.
The first 60% are incredibly repetitive, it almost makes me think the the author thinks the readers have the memory of a goldfish. No, I don’t need to be reminded of the stakes of the plot every 2 pages. This becomes more aggravating when certain reveals happens and we realize why they structured the book that way.
Besides that, I think the book would really flourish if it wasn’t a YA. The whole light and dark side would be more complex and interesting with the author made it an adult fantasy.