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jsreadingcorner's Reviews (208)
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This felt like a mix of The Ivies, The Inheritance Games, and S.T.A.G.S. It was amazing and fun to read. I was actually surprised by the events in the book and it didn't feel predictable.
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Why did I read this? It was recommended to me to get over my Fourth WIng hangover. It very much reminded me of vampires meet the Hunger Games and the development of the characters reminded me a little bit of the Blood Trials.
What did I like? I loved it for some of the same reasons I loved Fourth WIng. It was an "easy" fantasy. Meaning there wasn't so much world building that it took me out of the book, or "bored" me. It's easier for newer readers of fantasy to get into. I thought the character development was really interesting, and I enjoyed having Oraya's inner dialogue throughout the book. There was some spice, but not an overwhelming amount. I think there was only one or two open door scenes.
What did I like? I loved it for some of the same reasons I loved Fourth WIng. It was an "easy" fantasy. Meaning there wasn't so much world building that it took me out of the book, or "bored" me. It's easier for newer readers of fantasy to get into. I thought the character development was really interesting, and I enjoyed having Oraya's inner dialogue throughout the book. There was some spice, but not an overwhelming amount. I think there was only one or two open door scenes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book is pure science fiction. I liked the concept of the book and the fact that throughout the book the characters did not feel redemable. I also enjoyed that it wasn't easy for Darrow. Brown does a very good job at describing in great detail, sometimes disgustingly so what is happening in the scene and exactly how Darrow feels. This was one of the things I wasn't a huge fan of because the language was quite disgusting and crude, and there was a lot of cursing but it did fit the characters and the situation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, War
Moderate: Rape
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved being able to read POV's of other character's in the book. Especially in situations that paralleled that of the main books. I thought it really helped develop their characters more.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was very enjoyable to read. I loved the way Amy and Dan's characters were still being developed without taking away from the joy of the clue hunt we were reading about.
The book was way too slow paced for me. I enjoyed reading it for the first 40ish% of the book. It is true science fiction, and I think that was part of the reason I could not finish the book there wasn't enough substance to draw me in, although the political workings of the people in the book was interesting to read about.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I found the book hard to get into, similar to how I felt about the Cruel Prince. There is a lot of background and world building that has to be done before you can truely immerse yourself in the story. Which caused me to leave the books for weeks at a time because I wasn't invested in it or the characters. But the last 100 pages specifically chapter 17 really drew me in and made me glad I finished reading it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I had a really hard time getting into this book. I didn't feel a connection to the characters and they felt under-developed to me at times for me to be immersed in the story. But the last 100 or so pages really pulled me in.
Bought the paperback set of the series and started reading those instead.