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The Country House by Jillian Dodd
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This one was boring. I'm sorry, but the conflict and drama just wasn't in it like I'd like.
Honestly, what teenagers take finding out that their ex is dating their best friend so well?
Give me some kind of argument, at least. They're too chill about it.
On top of that, I was rolling my eyes at Noah, to be honest. I was Team Noah for a lot of this series, but he's almost as whiny as Mallory at this point. "I'll have you begging," my ass. More like, "I'm all talk and no game."
Pretty sick of Noah. I miss Harry and his action. His fearlessness when it came to Mallory. He took her to such sweet places in past books, and he openly loved her. Sure, I hated how he treated her, but considering his change, I think I'm now solidly Team Harry.
That ending. Finally, some excitement for this book. I hope she takes Harry up on the offer. And to be honest, I hope Noah actually shows some damn feelings about it for once
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Honestly, what teenagers take finding out that their ex is dating their best friend so well?
Give me some kind of argument, at least. They're too chill about it.
On top of that, I was rolling my eyes at Noah, to be honest. I was Team Noah for a lot of this series, but he's almost as whiny as Mallory at this point. "I'll have you begging," my ass. More like, "I'm all talk and no game."
Pretty sick of Noah. I miss Harry and his action. His fearlessness when it came to Mallory. He took her to such sweet places in past books, and he openly loved her. Sure, I hated how he treated her, but considering his change, I think I'm now solidly Team Harry.
That ending. Finally, some excitement for this book. I hope she takes Harry up on the offer. And to be honest, I hope Noah actually shows some damn feelings about it for once
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The Party by Jillian Dodd
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I don't know what to say
This was bingeable, full of tension and drama, and I loved every second of it
Read this whole book this evening and I'll be moving immediately to the sixth book
I can't wait to see what happens at the country house
Expecting some drama between Harry, Mallory and Noah and I am so excited for it
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This was bingeable, full of tension and drama, and I loved every second of it
Read this whole book this evening and I'll be moving immediately to the sixth book
I can't wait to see what happens at the country house
Expecting some drama between Harry, Mallory and Noah and I am so excited for it
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The Key by Jillian Dodd
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Well, this book had me feeling all types of ways. But mostly sad and frustrated.
It was the first time I ever actually felt bad for Mallory. Sure, she got herself into this mess, but the response was pretty intense, I must admit.
I did finally get what I asked for, though! More Mo Mo! Gosh, I love Mohammad. He's such a great friend. For someone so insane he can be so level-headed when he needs to be
And I would give my soul to see his sultry eyes ๐คญ
Noah was a bit whiny in this one for me. If I had to choose a man based on this book alone, it'd be Harry. He was everything. The boy really knows how to spoil a girl, that's for sure
Overall, I liked this one more than the others, and it's definitely worth a bit higher of a rating, especially for making me sob a bit
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It was the first time I ever actually felt bad for Mallory. Sure, she got herself into this mess, but the response was pretty intense, I must admit.
I did finally get what I asked for, though! More Mo Mo! Gosh, I love Mohammad. He's such a great friend. For someone so insane he can be so level-headed when he needs to be
And I would give my soul to see his sultry eyes ๐คญ
Noah was a bit whiny in this one for me. If I had to choose a man based on this book alone, it'd be Harry. He was everything. The boy really knows how to spoil a girl, that's for sure
Overall, I liked this one more than the others, and it's definitely worth a bit higher of a rating, especially for making me sob a bit
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The Kiss by Jillian Dodd
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Yet another car crash, but apparently a bingeworthy one.
We maintain the use of the word "banters" and the interview-esque communication, but otherwise, an interesting book with a WTF ending
I honestly don't know how Mallory's brain works half the time. She just whines and then snaps. It is kind of hilarious in a way.
Noah is also not exactly innocent here. He's a sneaky one, acting like he gives a damn about his friend is a bit rich, but hey, it's a book, so I'm going to pretend it makes sense lol
That ending, though. Like imagine telling a woman you'd make it work just to do that. Like, wow. Not a Harry fan either.
Everyone should just date Mohammed. We love our Mo Mo
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We maintain the use of the word "banters" and the interview-esque communication, but otherwise, an interesting book with a WTF ending
I honestly don't know how Mallory's brain works half the time. She just whines and then snaps. It is kind of hilarious in a way.
Noah is also not exactly innocent here. He's a sneaky one, acting like he gives a damn about his friend is a bit rich, but hey, it's a book, so I'm going to pretend it makes sense lol
That ending, though. Like imagine telling a woman you'd make it work just to do that. Like, wow. Not a Harry fan either.
Everyone should just date Mohammed. We love our Mo Mo
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The Boys' Club by Jillian Dodd
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
These books aren't amazingly well written, but somehow, they have an addicting quality to them that forces me to continue reading.
I will say that I have skimmed multiple sections throughout, though, because when Mallory has a conversation with someone who isn't one of the main three, it honestly comes across as an interview. She will ask some weird leading question, and then the adult or whomever will respond. Then she will ask them how they feel about that. So on, so forth. It's just not a natural conversation.
And the word "banters" is honestly used too much
The drama, however, is enthralling, and it's kind of like watching a car crash. I can't look away.
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I will say that I have skimmed multiple sections throughout, though, because when Mallory has a conversation with someone who isn't one of the main three, it honestly comes across as an interview. She will ask some weird leading question, and then the adult or whomever will respond. Then she will ask them how they feel about that. So on, so forth. It's just not a natural conversation.
And the word "banters" is honestly used too much
The drama, however, is enthralling, and it's kind of like watching a car crash. I can't look away.
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The Night Ends With Fire by K.X. Song
Her character progression throughout this story was undeniable. I can't say it was an improvement, but it was definitely progression. She was a badass, but also, it was sad at times how trusting she was.
Prince Liu Sky
Sky is such a sweetie. I feel so much for him. The way he looks out for Meilin is so sweet. I am scared that he will turn on her at some point, though, but I really hope not
Cao Ming Lei
Did I hate him? Kind of. Do I currently hate him? No. This man is everything to me. I should hate him, but nah, I knew it from the second he appeared.. he's the morally grey man I've dreamt of. I want so much more of him. And the scene with him and Sky? I live for that. So much. Give me the drama ๐คญ
Plot and Pacing
Not gonna lie, I did get a bit confused at times while reading this, but it wasn't anything I couldn't figure out. It was mostly the way characters were sometimes hard to differentiate between, for example, the two (or technically 7? I think?) Prince Lei's. Eventually, I figured it out, but it took a bit of effort at times.
Also, if you've seen Mulan, you do know the basis of this story. Is it exactly the same? Not at all. But did it have extremely similar elements, even down to the use of the name 'Mulan' at times? Yes. It did. This just meant the story was on the predictable side. Not always a bad thing, but I did wish that some parts didn't feel like they'd been taken straight from the movie, such as the hot springs bathing scene.
While I did enjoy this story, the pacing was a bit off. For the first half of this book, I was bored. Not completely, but I did almost put this down. It was very slow. But then it suddenly changed, and I found myself getting drawn in and excited about what would happen next. By the end, I was hooked. I just wish that first half had been a bit quicker.
Overall, I truly thought this was a great story with everything I really enjoy in a fantasy book. Also, the authors note at the end was also an essential read, in my humble opinion. I'm impatiently awaiting the next book after that ending ๐ฅฒ
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๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฌ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฃ๐ญ๐ช๐ด๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ท๐ช๐ข ๐๐ฆ๐ต๐๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฆ๐บ ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ฑ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ท๐ช๐ฅ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ด ๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ต ๐๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ด ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐๐ช๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐บ ๐.๐. ๐๐ฐ๐ฏ๐จ. ๐๐บ ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ท๐ช๐ฆ๐ธ ๐ช๐ด ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ด๐ต ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฏ.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a wild ride and one I didn't think I'd fall in love with like I have
Meilin
Meilin
A woman would know, I thought with hate, glaring up at him. Pity you're not one.
Her character progression throughout this story was undeniable. I can't say it was an improvement, but it was definitely progression. She was a badass, but also, it was sad at times how trusting she was.
Prince Liu Sky
"I can't protect you out here. Half the time, I can't even concentrateโ I'm only fighting with half a mind because... the other half is looking for you, making sure you're okay, wondering where you are..."
Sky is such a sweetie. I feel so much for him. The way he looks out for Meilin is so sweet. I am scared that he will turn on her at some point, though, but I really hope not
Cao Ming Lei
"I'm chained, unarmed, and can barely walk on my own. Do I pose a threat to you?"
"Yes," he said, his dark gaze flicking to me, to my eyes. "Several."
Did I hate him? Kind of. Do I currently hate him? No. This man is everything to me. I should hate him, but nah, I knew it from the second he appeared.. he's the morally grey man I've dreamt of. I want so much more of him. And the scene with him and Sky? I live for that. So much. Give me the drama ๐คญ
Plot and Pacing
Not gonna lie, I did get a bit confused at times while reading this, but it wasn't anything I couldn't figure out. It was mostly the way characters were sometimes hard to differentiate between, for example, the two (or technically 7? I think?) Prince Lei's. Eventually, I figured it out, but it took a bit of effort at times.
Also, if you've seen Mulan, you do know the basis of this story. Is it exactly the same? Not at all. But did it have extremely similar elements, even down to the use of the name 'Mulan' at times? Yes. It did. This just meant the story was on the predictable side. Not always a bad thing, but I did wish that some parts didn't feel like they'd been taken straight from the movie, such as the hot springs bathing scene.
While I did enjoy this story, the pacing was a bit off. For the first half of this book, I was bored. Not completely, but I did almost put this down. It was very slow. But then it suddenly changed, and I found myself getting drawn in and excited about what would happen next. By the end, I was hooked. I just wish that first half had been a bit quicker.
Overall, I truly thought this was a great story with everything I really enjoy in a fantasy book. Also, the authors note at the end was also an essential read, in my humble opinion. I'm impatiently awaiting the next book after that ending ๐ฅฒ
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๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฌ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฃ๐ญ๐ช๐ด๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ท๐ช๐ข ๐๐ฆ๐ต๐๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฆ๐บ ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ฑ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ท๐ช๐ฅ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ด ๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ต ๐๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ด ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐๐ช๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐บ ๐.๐. ๐๐ฐ๐ฏ๐จ. ๐๐บ ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ท๐ช๐ฆ๐ธ ๐ช๐ด ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ด๐ต ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฏ.
Work-Life Balance: Malevolent Managers and Folkloric Freelancers by Wayne Rรฉe, Benjamin Chee
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
This was such an intriguing concept for a graphic novel/novella.
The way the author and artist both worked together to expand upon the stories they were telling was well done.
Where I was a bit disappointed was when I started getting attached to a character, it would switch stories or switch to comics and be told slightly differently. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it did leave me wanting more of certain characters than I actually received.
It was also a little confusing at times, probably because of the slight differences between the novella and the comic parts. Also, because I didn't know about the guide at the back of the book until after I was pretty much done.
The artwork was absolutely stunning, though!
Overall, I kind of wished the comic would add to the story starting where the novella ended instead of just retelling with slight changes. That would've been amazing. But for now, I'm not sure I really loved this as much as I wanted to
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Thanks again to Tandem Collective Global and the authors for providing me with this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The way the author and artist both worked together to expand upon the stories they were telling was well done.
Where I was a bit disappointed was when I started getting attached to a character, it would switch stories or switch to comics and be told slightly differently. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it did leave me wanting more of certain characters than I actually received.
It was also a little confusing at times, probably because of the slight differences between the novella and the comic parts. Also, because I didn't know about the guide at the back of the book until after I was pretty much done.
The artwork was absolutely stunning, though!
Overall, I kind of wished the comic would add to the story starting where the novella ended instead of just retelling with slight changes. That would've been amazing. But for now, I'm not sure I really loved this as much as I wanted to
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Thanks again to Tandem Collective Global and the authors for providing me with this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Credence by Penelope Douglas
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Look...
Nah, I have nothing. The author knows what was off here.
The spice was spicy, but it was hard to enjoy this when the red flags were everywhere.
Even ignoring all the red flags throughout, the pacing was off. The first half of the book was great, but once she had her birthday the story lost momentum. We got large time jumps and very little progression throughout the winter period that was so built up for us.
Personally, I wouldn't exactly recommend this book, but I do have to say I was sucked in despite everything. I don't want to look too far into that and what it says about me ๐ซ
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Nah, I have nothing. The author knows what was off here.
The spice was spicy, but it was hard to enjoy this when the red flags were everywhere.
Even ignoring all the red flags throughout, the pacing was off. The first half of the book was great, but once she had her birthday the story lost momentum. We got large time jumps and very little progression throughout the winter period that was so built up for us.
Personally, I wouldn't exactly recommend this book, but I do have to say I was sucked in despite everything. I don't want to look too far into that and what it says about me ๐ซ
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Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn
Ugh, swoon...
Bree, I felt like she didn't get as much time to shine as she should have. Everyone was constantly saving her or telling her what to do. And whenever she did decide to do something, it didn't exactly work out for the best. I still like her, but sometimes I want to yell at her.
Nick, I hate to say it, but my previous prediction seemed a bit right. He definitely has a bit of a dark streak. I love him, but I do feel like he could become a bit of a danger later in the series.
Now, plot-wise, that's where I get a bit annoyed... there's too many plot points. I can see how they set up the next book, but I do feel like this book didn't have much of a start, middle, and end. It was confusing, to say the least.
This jumping around did keep it interesting, though, as I was a bit bored for the first half of the story. Unfortunately, though, it was also mildly frustrating as the characters just seemed to get pushed farther and farther away from their original main goal, which seemed urgent but somehow became less and less urgent as they progressed?
Overall, I love this series so far, even with minor gripes. It was still absolutely bewitching and threw me for a loop. I did not see some of those plot points coming. Even the ones I did, it was at the perfect moment where I was not fully expecting it.
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adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Loved it, HOWEVER, I have some feelings...
I thoroughly enjoyed the second half of this story. It was enthralling, and I could barely put the book down. I was wrapped up in the drama of the relationships and the new and old characters. I especially really enjoyed Valec. He was a welcome addition to the crew and one that kept the progression interesting. His flirty personality was everything.
Sel... this poor guy has had a rough time lately, it seems. I really felt for him. He's everything, though... some of the quotes from this man ๐ญ
I thoroughly enjoyed the second half of this story. It was enthralling, and I could barely put the book down. I was wrapped up in the drama of the relationships and the new and old characters. I especially really enjoyed Valec. He was a welcome addition to the crew and one that kept the progression interesting. His flirty personality was everything.
Sel... this poor guy has had a rough time lately, it seems. I really felt for him. He's everything, though... some of the quotes from this man ๐ญ
"Can I tell you a secret, Briana?" His voice slips into the sliver of air between us, silk and heat. "I like the way people respond to me." A pause. "You, in particular."
Ugh, swoon...
Bree, I felt like she didn't get as much time to shine as she should have. Everyone was constantly saving her or telling her what to do. And whenever she did decide to do something, it didn't exactly work out for the best. I still like her, but sometimes I want to yell at her.
Nick, I hate to say it, but my previous prediction seemed a bit right. He definitely has a bit of a dark streak. I love him, but I do feel like he could become a bit of a danger later in the series.
Now, plot-wise, that's where I get a bit annoyed... there's too many plot points. I can see how they set up the next book, but I do feel like this book didn't have much of a start, middle, and end. It was confusing, to say the least.
This jumping around did keep it interesting, though, as I was a bit bored for the first half of the story. Unfortunately, though, it was also mildly frustrating as the characters just seemed to get pushed farther and farther away from their original main goal, which seemed urgent but somehow became less and less urgent as they progressed?
Overall, I love this series so far, even with minor gripes. It was still absolutely bewitching and threw me for a loop. I did not see some of those plot points coming. Even the ones I did, it was at the perfect moment where I was not fully expecting it.
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Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Legendborn is a solid and exciting YA read!
I had a lot of people recommend this story to me over the past year, and after finally reading it, I'm actually regretting not getting around to it sooner!
Bree is such a perfect main character. She is fun, smart, and has such a deep and real personality. She's not perfect and also had a temper when it was called for. She didn't just always let things slide right off her back as some mightโve. Her strength was the standout here.
Nick is such a sweet guy and always had Bree's back. I love that he had a little rebellious streak, but he knew when it was time to put that aside. He did surprise me with one of the fights where he hit someone who he knew was not allowed to hit him back, and that left me wondering if he might be a bit darker than he seems. The romance with him was perfect, just a little flirty and cheeky. It was super cute, but he clearly has a jealous streak.
Sel seems endgame to me. He has the dark and mysterious thing going on, plus a bit of that forbidden charm. He's also deeper than he first appears to be, and he seems to have a bit of a cheeky streak as well. I really want more of him.
While it is not heavy on romance and is more fantasy with a side of romance, the love triangle is certainly triangling, and it is hitting the spot. The jealous moments and then working together despite it, just perfect.
Now, if we get to the actual story, I will say this wasn't a perfect score for me, but it was close! The only thing that dragged down this story was how confusing the names and places got at times. We were thrown a lot of names and expected to remember who was who and where was where. I was winging it a lot of the time, and because of that, the bad guy reveal just didn't hit as hard as it should have.
Despite that, this was so unique and exciting! It was also heartbreaking and hard to read at times that involved heavy doses of racism and sexism. Sometimes, I wanted to climb in this book and yell at some of these characters for their bigotry, which is a testimony to how well written this story was. I was enthralled and binged this as fast as I could, and I think I'll move immediately to the next book in the series.
I would highly recommend this fantasy book!
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I had a lot of people recommend this story to me over the past year, and after finally reading it, I'm actually regretting not getting around to it sooner!
Bree is such a perfect main character. She is fun, smart, and has such a deep and real personality. She's not perfect and also had a temper when it was called for. She didn't just always let things slide right off her back as some mightโve. Her strength was the standout here.
Nick is such a sweet guy and always had Bree's back. I love that he had a little rebellious streak, but he knew when it was time to put that aside. He did surprise me with one of the fights where he hit someone who he knew was not allowed to hit him back, and that left me wondering if he might be a bit darker than he seems. The romance with him was perfect, just a little flirty and cheeky. It was super cute, but he clearly has a jealous streak.
Sel seems endgame to me. He has the dark and mysterious thing going on, plus a bit of that forbidden charm. He's also deeper than he first appears to be, and he seems to have a bit of a cheeky streak as well. I really want more of him.
While it is not heavy on romance and is more fantasy with a side of romance, the love triangle is certainly triangling, and it is hitting the spot. The jealous moments and then working together despite it, just perfect.
Now, if we get to the actual story, I will say this wasn't a perfect score for me, but it was close! The only thing that dragged down this story was how confusing the names and places got at times. We were thrown a lot of names and expected to remember who was who and where was where. I was winging it a lot of the time, and because of that, the bad guy reveal just didn't hit as hard as it should have.
Despite that, this was so unique and exciting! It was also heartbreaking and hard to read at times that involved heavy doses of racism and sexism. Sometimes, I wanted to climb in this book and yell at some of these characters for their bigotry, which is a testimony to how well written this story was. I was enthralled and binged this as fast as I could, and I think I'll move immediately to the next book in the series.
I would highly recommend this fantasy book!
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Death, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Sexism, Mental illness, Death of parent, Slavery, Panic attacks/disorders, Colonisation, and Car accident
Minor: Kidnapping, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Sexism, Cultural appropriation, Abandonment, Bullying, Car accident, Racial slurs, and Cursing