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douglas_doesnt_read's Reviews (75)
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
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
If I could give this book 10 times the amount of stars it wouldn’t be enough. My favourite book I’ve read this year, and an all time, god tier!
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
There’s a little bit of second book syndrome here where you can have to work through a chunk of story / lore that’s going to see you through the rest of the future books but, having said that I ate it all up! Fascinating and a great world to learn about and characters to learn more about. Great ending! Now, is it too late at night to dive straight into the next book?
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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:
No
I didn’t think I could love this second part of the story more than the first - but I did! Love love love.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
Fabulous romantacy centred around witches and gods and all the good stuff. I found the first couple of chapters not as engaging - but can’t put my fingers on why. But after starting the book for a second time found I then couldn’t put it down. Really keen to read on through the series. Characters are diverse, frustrating, loveable, relatable, fantastical and all at the same time.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Loved it. Loved. It.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was a good, “fun” book till the last couple of chapters - then it went to “WTF! OMG when’s the next one out, man, let me reread the second half over”. Thanks to Mercedes (TikTok) for inspiring me to read it.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
slow-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:
No
This is my first epic (aka chunky) fantasy. You need patience with these books and it’s something I need to work on. But Shannon’s slow burn and character development coaches me through it. Swapping to read the story from the different main characters perspectives kept me engaged and I “flew” through the last 1/3 of this book. She’s created a stunning and diverse world that sweeps you up.
I was waiting for another twist, that didn’t come. But it was a great read. Very excited to read more of her work.
I was waiting for another twist, that didn’t come. But it was a great read. Very excited to read more of her work.