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A review by lookingformarissa
The Chalice and the Crown by Kassandra Flamouri
4.0
First things first. This cover is STUNNING.
Now that that is out of the way, I want to share that this was a wonderfully written novel. I have been in a bit of a reading slump, but this book was able to capture my attention and really suck me into this beautifully created fictional world. This book has a darkness that permeates, but that's part of what I loved about it. It felt real and raw, even with the more fantastical basis.
It presents mental struggles in a way that people can relate and connect to. At the same time, we get to see such strong female characters, and I absolutely adored that. We need more characters that are flawed and struggle but are still brave and strong while being vulnerable. Humans are all of those things and more.
This book really delves into how humans cope, what we can really consider real or not-real when certain things feel so real to us, and human connection.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Now that that is out of the way, I want to share that this was a wonderfully written novel. I have been in a bit of a reading slump, but this book was able to capture my attention and really suck me into this beautifully created fictional world. This book has a darkness that permeates, but that's part of what I loved about it. It felt real and raw, even with the more fantastical basis.
It presents mental struggles in a way that people can relate and connect to. At the same time, we get to see such strong female characters, and I absolutely adored that. We need more characters that are flawed and struggle but are still brave and strong while being vulnerable. Humans are all of those things and more.
This book really delves into how humans cope, what we can really consider real or not-real when certain things feel so real to us, and human connection.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.