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A review by voidcreativity
The Phoenix King by Aparna Verma
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
An Indian, Sci-Fi Fantasy twist for fans of The Poppy War and Throne of Glass, with an ending that'll have readers BEGGING for book two. (like me. I'm begging. Aparna pls.)
!!This is definitely not a romance!! It's plot heavy with a sprinkle of slow-burn romance.
I absolutely loved this book. I normally can't get into political fantasies, but Aparna wrote this so well, and so beautifully.
Yassen is a loveable a**hole. Samson was boring-until the end. ðŸ¤ðŸ¤ I kind of love how Elena kept her queen superiority throughout the entire book. Some books that I've read, the females in high power get a "reality check" or have to "drop everything and become a normal citizen". But her character was super consistent, and the growth is minor, but gradually there.
ANYWAYS. Read this book. Just know it's plot heavy.
!!This is definitely not a romance!! It's plot heavy with a sprinkle of slow-burn romance.
I absolutely loved this book. I normally can't get into political fantasies, but Aparna wrote this so well, and so beautifully.
Yassen is a loveable a**hole. Samson was boring-until the end. ðŸ¤ðŸ¤ I kind of love how Elena kept her queen superiority throughout the entire book. Some books that I've read, the females in high power get a "reality check" or have to "drop everything and become a normal citizen". But her character was super consistent, and the growth is minor, but gradually there.
ANYWAYS. Read this book. Just know it's plot heavy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief