Scan barcode
A review by ibjilln
Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
I don't think I've been more bored reading a book than I have been while reading this one. The narration was so dry 5 chapters felt like 20.
I was so frustrated while reading this, the premise was promising, and there were elements that typically make a great fantasy read for me, but this just wasn't it and I wanted it to be so bad that I kept going. I finished it, unfortunately.
It's been made clear to me after the fact that this is apparently the first installment of a series, but I can guarantee this one is staying in the proverbial grave for me.
I was so frustrated while reading this, the premise was promising, and there were elements that typically make a great fantasy read for me, but this just wasn't it and I wanted it to be so bad that I kept going. I finished it, unfortunately.
It's been made clear to me after the fact that this is apparently the first installment of a series, but I can guarantee this one is staying in the proverbial grave for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Murder, Violence, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Classism
Minor: Toxic relationship, Classism, and Kidnapping