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solaris_zip's Reviews (201)
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
FINALLY. Is the only word that comes to mind. *SPOILERS AHEAD*
The way I screamed internally when Gideon kissed nicođ I knew it from moment one, since I read nicos first chapter in book one that he and Gideon were destined to be together. They had so much chemistry, the banter, the softness they only showed to one and other. PLS I WANT MORE. Overall the book started a bit slow, like the first one, and just like it as the book moved forward it picked up speed. I loved the way the characters were explored, from exposing why they act a certain way (cough cough CALLUM), from Tristan developing a somewhat personality traits aside from being constantly angry. I loved Callum outrageous moments, where he just went for it. I like this side of him and the way he got described made me understand and appreciate his character a lot more. His friendship (or acquaintance) with Reina was such a perfect touch. They are so different, but both so broken in different ways that just make sense. I still dislike Parisa, who somewhat has gotten even more arrogant and superficial that before. Canât wait for libby revenge arc in book 3. Also, Belen deserves better.
The way I screamed internally when Gideon kissed nicođ I knew it from moment one, since I read nicos first chapter in book one that he and Gideon were destined to be together. They had so much chemistry, the banter, the softness they only showed to one and other. PLS I WANT MORE. Overall the book started a bit slow, like the first one, and just like it as the book moved forward it picked up speed. I loved the way the characters were explored, from exposing why they act a certain way (cough cough CALLUM), from Tristan developing a somewhat personality traits aside from being constantly angry. I loved Callum outrageous moments, where he just went for it. I like this side of him and the way he got described made me understand and appreciate his character a lot more. His friendship (or acquaintance) with Reina was such a perfect touch. They are so different, but both so broken in different ways that just make sense. I still dislike Parisa, who somewhat has gotten even more arrogant and superficial that before. Canât wait for libby revenge arc in book 3. Also, Belen deserves better.
fast-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:
Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I decided not to give a full 5 stars because on some occasion I struggle to understand what was going on for a sec. Besides that, I think itâs a wonderful book with such an interesting concept. It drives you immediately into the story of each character, pieces by pieces reviling darker and shocking facts. All of the main characters are morally grey, they arenât good but neither too bad. They arenât heroes nor villains. They make their choices accordingly to themselves.
I would like to say tho, looking through reviews I seem to find some commons questions and/or misconceptions. Callum, for example, a lot of people dislike (which fair enough he is typical daddyâs white rich boy, who doesnât have a care in the world). What annoys me tho is when people say his character development was out of the blue. For starters, we can see how his and parisa powers are more complex that we think. They are very similar, and both of them affect the owner. Callum literally says he tries to not make him feel too much because he is aware and conscious of how emotions can be used against him, but also the price that comes with them. He feels every, about everyone. We see start to see by mid book ish how he starts to change with Tristan. Yes, he was using him to have an ally, but didnât the others do the same thing? Parisa sleeps with people to get access to their minds, shape and read them as she pleases. How is it different? Iâm not excusing the words or the actions he has made, but we do have to point out that no one is a saint in that group. All of them used each other in one way or another.
Other point, I donât get how many people ship Libby and Nico. They have a banter, a academic rivalry, which has grown in maybe a possible friendship, but there isnât any romantic attraction. Just reading the way nico talks about Gideon, his touch, just him as a person makes you see how in love he is. Callum even says to Tristan at some point â not sure if realised he is in love with his roommateâ⊠CMON NOW PEOPLE.
I have never found a book where all of the characters can be shipped with one or more people, thatâs how much chemistry they have.
The book is nice, is interesting. The right amount of dark academia and magic realism. It gets you so interested to know more, what happened to Libby? And what about Ezra? Is Atlas the game master or a puppet? How did he influence Dalton? I have so many questions. Canât wait to read the sequel.
I would like to say tho, looking through reviews I seem to find some commons questions and/or misconceptions. Callum, for example, a lot of people dislike (which fair enough he is typical daddyâs white rich boy, who doesnât have a care in the world). What annoys me tho is when people say his character development was out of the blue. For starters, we can see how his and parisa powers are more complex that we think. They are very similar, and both of them affect the owner. Callum literally says he tries to not make him feel too much because he is aware and conscious of how emotions can be used against him, but also the price that comes with them. He feels every, about everyone. We see start to see by mid book ish how he starts to change with Tristan. Yes, he was using him to have an ally, but didnât the others do the same thing? Parisa sleeps with people to get access to their minds, shape and read them as she pleases. How is it different? Iâm not excusing the words or the actions he has made, but we do have to point out that no one is a saint in that group. All of them used each other in one way or another.
Other point, I donât get how many people ship Libby and Nico. They have a banter, a academic rivalry, which has grown in maybe a possible friendship, but there isnât any romantic attraction. Just reading the way nico talks about Gideon, his touch, just him as a person makes you see how in love he is. Callum even says to Tristan at some point â not sure if realised he is in love with his roommateâ⊠CMON NOW PEOPLE.
I have never found a book where all of the characters can be shipped with one or more people, thatâs how much chemistry they have.
The book is nice, is interesting. The right amount of dark academia and magic realism. It gets you so interested to know more, what happened to Libby? And what about Ezra? Is Atlas the game master or a puppet? How did he influence Dalton? I have so many questions. Canât wait to read the sequel.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Although I absolutely love and adore the crows and six of crows, crooked kingdom is a bit slower than soc and at some parts a bit âcomplicated â. There are a lot of big words used, which is Leigh writing style and can be found in all of her books, in some parts it makes the book hard and almost boring to read. I feel that in both books I always struggled (doesnât matter how many times I re read the books) to fully comprehend what the plan is. Although, I cannot recommend this book enough. Aside from the writing style which can be a bit difficult to get into, once the story picks up you enter in such a complex and layered world. You crave for more and more. Love the friendship between Nina and Inej, but in general the whole dynamic of the six crows with one and other is to die for. Yes, even Kaz, who pretends he doesnât care but he would sacrifice himself for his crew. Reading this duology will always bring me back home.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, War
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Mental illness, Sexual violence, Slavery, Injury/Injury detail
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Now, im a big fun of Greek mythology. This book doesnât follow the âcanonâ events. More or so takes some of these events, and uses stereotypes about the gods personalities, to create a fictional story. The book flows fast because itâs written like itâs a fan fiction. Which is something I didnât particularly mind, but it portrays Persephone as the âgood/pure girl next doorâ and Hadesâs âbad boy/mysteriousâ persona. It a clichĂ© and itâs not even done right. Persephone is being portrayed as this almost fragile, small thing that has no experience of the real world, and needs someone mature and strong to save her. And I must say, she comes across as insufferable at times. Stubborn, doesnât listen and always wants to have it her own way and then complains when things go wrong even tho people advice her against it.
Throughout the book there was so much miscommunication on both sides, most arguments could have been avoided with talking rather than having sex. It feels flat, like a Harry styles fanfic on wattpad. Their relationship was rushed, we went to them arguing and then you blink and suddenly they are making out. It feels the smut was there to distract the reader from the poor plot.
Throughout the book there was so much miscommunication on both sides, most arguments could have been avoided with talking rather than having sex. It feels flat, like a Harry styles fanfic on wattpad. Their relationship was rushed, we went to them arguing and then you blink and suddenly they are making out. It feels the smut was there to distract the reader from the poor plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment
