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saucemallow's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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
4.75
Firstly, I have to say that the editors did not do their job because there were three obvious typos that I spotted. Secondly, I really enjoyed this book. I liked the equal growth of the characters and thought that it was developed well without feeling too formulaic. There were some parts where I was a bit confused because, for example, why does everyone smell like cilantro in this book? Anyway, it was still very intriguing and the authors did well with avoiding cliches.
brogansbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
chaosandbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really refreshing YA fantasy since South East Asian culture is often overlooked in the genre. A take on the Princess and the Pauper, it weaves the story of two girls fighting to save themselves from their lives while the threat of the kingdom falling into disaster looms over both their heads. The magic system was very creative, although I wish more time would have been dedicated to building it up and showcasing it, although I'm guessing the author is waiting for that in the next installment.
thorns_and_thunder's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Slavery, and Murder
Minor: Child abuse
blizzardbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.0
jvalentine1386's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? No
4.75
sarahanne8382's review against another edition
This isn't really grabbing me. Not bad, just not want I'm interested in right now.
Twins separated as babies, one raised as a princess, one growing up in an orphanage and now stealing for a living, are brought together by random circumstances. Also their family seems to have magic involving snakes and the setting is some sort of alternate India where magic may be real.
I'm more into the fantasy and this is more into the YA, I think?
Twins separated as babies, one raised as a princess, one growing up in an orphanage and now stealing for a living, are brought together by random circumstances. Also their family seems to have magic involving snakes and the setting is some sort of alternate India where magic may be real.
I'm more into the fantasy and this is more into the YA, I think?