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The Phoenix King by Aparna Verma
3.5
adventurous tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I enjoyed reading this, though it was a little slow for me. I found it a bit challenging to keep track of all the characters and plot threads, which made it harder to fully immerse myself in the story. I really wanted this one to pull me in, but it just didn’t quite click. 

That said, it might have been a case of bad timing—real life has been demanding lately, and I don’t think I had the focus this book deserved.