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A review by elisa_menz
The Oath by Jillian Bondarchuk
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
After reading The Shield and the Thistle (A Grey Tower Chronicle #1) I ended up with a full heart, and a very unhealthy crush on Malcolm. When I learned he would get his own book, I jumped at the chance of reading an advanced copy of The Oath. And, boy, did I enjoy it!
Malcolm already had become one of my favorite characters of late, but when paired with Coira it's hard to decide which one is best.
The emotional development Coira goes through is heartbreaking and heartwarming in equal measure. She goes from fierce and powerful, to fearful and dejected, and back to a devastating force of nature.
On the other hand, the horrible reality of witch hunting and the persecution and murder of thousands of innocent lives, mostly women, made my blood boil. It's so hard to wrap your head around the cruelty and ignorance of that time, and it's even worse when you see humanity is yet to overcome hateful beliefs.
There is no shortage of breathtaking descriptions, playful banter, and heated moments between Coira and Malcolm. Old lovable characters are back, and a few interesting new ones arrive.
I'm not ready for this story to be over, and luckily for me... book 3 is coming!
Malcolm already had become one of my favorite characters of late, but when paired with Coira it's hard to decide which one is best.
The emotional development Coira goes through is heartbreaking and heartwarming in equal measure. She goes from fierce and powerful, to fearful and dejected, and back to a devastating force of nature.
On the other hand, the horrible reality of witch hunting and the persecution and murder of thousands of innocent lives, mostly women, made my blood boil. It's so hard to wrap your head around the cruelty and ignorance of that time, and it's even worse when you see humanity is yet to overcome hateful beliefs.
There is no shortage of breathtaking descriptions, playful banter, and heated moments between Coira and Malcolm. Old lovable characters are back, and a few interesting new ones arrive.
I'm not ready for this story to be over, and luckily for me... book 3 is coming!