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ollyie's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
4.25
chibs86's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
strigine's review against another edition
5.0
This was a stay-up-all-night read, one of the reasons I gave it five stars (I may adjust as I get a little distance from it).
Lovely characterization, and a nicely balanced plot weighted with courtly intrigue (without involving excessive violence or sexuality, hey!). Maia is a deeply sympathetic character who deals not only with the challenges of his new position but with PTSD from an abusive past, and handles all of it with as much grace as he can muster -- which sometimes is not very much.
Despite Maia's relative youth, I find myself classing him with some of my favorite characters like Bujold's Lupe dy Cazaril or Dag -- he has much of that same sense of trying his best as the waves of life keep slapping him in the face.
I borrowed this from the library but I'll definitely need to get my own copy to reread.
Lovely characterization, and a nicely balanced plot weighted with courtly intrigue (without involving excessive violence or sexuality, hey!). Maia is a deeply sympathetic character who deals not only with the challenges of his new position but with PTSD from an abusive past, and handles all of it with as much grace as he can muster -- which sometimes is not very much.
Despite Maia's relative youth, I find myself classing him with some of my favorite characters like Bujold's Lupe dy Cazaril or Dag -- he has much of that same sense of trying his best as the waves of life keep slapping him in the face.
I borrowed this from the library but I'll definitely need to get my own copy to reread.
careinthelibrary's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Suicide, Classism, Murder, Death, Sexual harassment, and Death of parent
loukar's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
jknight's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
birdieblues's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
4.0
martalisa's review against another edition
medium-paced
4.75
I loved this, it read like a really good drama film. There were bits where I found myself skimming a bit, but that was few and far between
quietcaribou's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75