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rust_n_ruin's Reviews (42)
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was amazing! Lots of fun and action, the characters and chemistry were amazing throughout! I just wish we could have seen a little bit more of Wylan because his relationship with his dad is so interesting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Sexual assault, Trafficking
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
wowwwwwwwww.......
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed this book! It really got into the politics of Ravka and Alina’s relationships. This trilogy reminds me a lot of Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn trilogy, but is fun and unique in its own way. I also liked the fight at the end with the Darkling, it felt very cinematic. My only gripe is that Alina and Mal’s relationship is very 0 to 100, they either are fighting or can’t stand being away from each other. (Though this is probably because I’m just a big shipper and wants them to be happy)
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I wasn't expecting to love this book as much as I did! I was worried when I first started because Alina felt very much like the typical peasant-girl-realizes-she's-magic-and-saves-the-world situation but it was pulled off very well. (same for that love triangle in the middle) Fun with lots of twists and turns. Highly recommend!
I didn't understand it. Not. One. Bit. Maybe I'll try again someday but I just can't do it. I really thought I was going to love this book.... Oh,well. On to the next one!
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
"'Why be supreme when you could listen to the Supremes instead?'"
I think this was better than the first one! And while I didn't cry,I don't think I have ever felt so much pure joy while reading a book. David was just amazing and Sal's character arc is just so well written. Zoe actually being the Queen of Marsyas was just so cool I can't put it into words. And that chapter where they kick out the DICOMY lady is just....chef's kiss I think this might be my favorite book of all time, and I highly recommend it to everyone.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
This was just utterly delightful! I'm typically not a big fan of romance but the banter and chemistry was just amazing! I loved all the villagers, Wendell and Emily just so much. The only things that I didn't like about this book are Wendell quite obviously sleeping with multiple women just a couple of chapters before he proposes to Emily, and the faerie King trying to marry Emily. (Not really from a writing standpoint I just didn't enjoy that part.) My favorite chapter was the one where Wendell was writing in Emily's journal. It was so cute!
