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agayprince's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-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
5.0
noxeden's review against another edition
5.0
I truly enjoyed Master of One and I cannot wait for a sequel. Master of One has multiple different POVs that follow the main characters. There is a mlm slow burn, trans character, and so much more!!
I love seeing representation in fantasy and the world building was exquisite.
The tension between Rags and Tal are next level and i love the way that the authors addressed the power dynamic between them in regards to how it impacts their relationship.
This should be a must read for all of those who enjoy fantasy.
I love seeing representation in fantasy and the world building was exquisite.
The tension between Rags and Tal are next level and i love the way that the authors addressed the power dynamic between them in regards to how it impacts their relationship.
This should be a must read for all of those who enjoy fantasy.
galaxiebot's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.75
I think I would have really, really loved this book if the middle hadn't been quite as slow. I really wanted to like it, but I found the process of finding certain characters who were necessary for the plot to continue took a bit too long and casued the end of the book to be rushed. I mean, there's literally a new narrator introduced on page 497 of 544.
That being said, the characters are quite lovable. I really enjoyed Rags and Inis, to the poin that I wish we'd spent a bit more time with them and less time with Somherlie. Because while I loved Somherlie, I don't think his early narration really added to my understanding of the plot. I would also like to say I loved Einan and would have liked to have much, much more of her narration.
That being said, the characters are quite lovable. I really enjoyed Rags and Inis, to the poin that I wish we'd spent a bit more time with them and less time with Somherlie. Because while I loved Somherlie, I don't think his early narration really added to my understanding of the plot. I would also like to say I loved Einan and would have liked to have much, much more of her narration.
pannyrin's review against another edition
2.0
The length of this book becomes frankly alarming as soon as you realize how dull it is, that it has already been dull for many pages, and that it is likely to continue being dull for the foreseeable future. Pitching the story as a heist is...misleading, considering how few of those pages actually involve any heist-like activity. All of the characters sound like they should be interesting from concept alone, but the execution doesn't ever quite get there. I was sold half on the sound of the main romance, but if anything, I cared about them least of all.
I did persevere and finish the book. After all that, the ending leaving several key questions unanswered and whole bunch of the plot points that had been built up unresolved was a real kick in the pants. So it wasn't worth it.
I did persevere and finish the book. After all that, the ending leaving several key questions unanswered and whole bunch of the plot points that had been built up unresolved was a real kick in the pants. So it wasn't worth it.
franandbooks's review against another edition
Just not my usual read and didn't fancy finishing it
jane_kelsey's review against another edition
5.0
A heist-fantasy series that I legit read in 2 days, it was that good!
So there's a theif, a relic, a fae, an evil queen and a sorcerer... What more do you want?! If you do, there's also politics and a sprinkle of romance.
Nothing more to say... just READ IT!
So there's a theif, a relic, a fae, an evil queen and a sorcerer... What more do you want?! If you do, there's also politics and a sprinkle of romance.
Nothing more to say... just READ IT!
crypticspren's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This was an adventure that I resent going on to be honest. For the first 26 chapters, I was trying to figure out the whole general point and trying to like Rags as a character. Then suddenly, the book switches to a multiple POV.
The blurb promised an epic heist, but it was a weird rag-tag band of unwilling participants that were very literally blackmailed into finding some magical pets with numbers for names. The Master of One is not even a main character, which was again... confusing. By around 400 pages, I'd sort of figured out that the plot was vaguely "sorcerer dude blackmailed randos into finding magic pets because reasons, also f*ck the fae". Honestly, I don't know how I got through it all.
There was an incredible lack of characterisation, development, or logic. Rags was a bratty thief, which did not change. Silver Talon (what a stupid name) was like a time travelling gentleman from the 1700 who had never seen a spoon before. He was incredibly annoying and he didn't change at all throughout the book. Somhairle's only personality trait was that he was a 'cripple' and the representation of disability was purely "crippled dude can't do anything until he gets a magic bird". Which I found to be distasteful. The rest of the characters were so entirely forgettable.
The writing also left a lot to be desired. It was written like a middle grade that had attempted to elevate the audience to YA through use of excessive swearing. It largely lacked sophistication and I found it to be irritating. Also, the authors are not Irish but for some reason, all of the characters have Irish names and there is a pronunciation guide at the end. Which was a strange choice really.
Overall this kind of story definitely had potential but was sorely betrayed by the authors.
The blurb promised an epic heist, but it was a weird rag-tag band of unwilling participants that were very literally blackmailed into finding some magical pets with numbers for names. The Master of One is not even a main character, which was again... confusing. By around 400 pages, I'd sort of figured out that the plot was vaguely "sorcerer dude blackmailed randos into finding magic pets because reasons, also f*ck the fae". Honestly, I don't know how I got through it all.
There was an incredible lack of characterisation, development, or logic. Rags was a bratty thief, which did not change. Silver Talon (what a stupid name) was like a time travelling gentleman from the 1700 who had never seen a spoon before. He was incredibly annoying and he didn't change at all throughout the book. Somhairle's only personality trait was that he was a 'cripple' and the representation of disability was purely "crippled dude can't do anything until he gets a magic bird". Which I found to be distasteful. The rest of the characters were so entirely forgettable.
The writing also left a lot to be desired. It was written like a middle grade that had attempted to elevate the audience to YA through use of excessive swearing. It largely lacked sophistication and I found it to be irritating. Also, the authors are not Irish but for some reason, all of the characters have Irish names and there is a pronunciation guide at the end. Which was a strange choice really.
Overall this kind of story definitely had potential but was sorely betrayed by the authors.
emmagrace's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
2.0