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adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
This book got me into reading fantasy again.
Following the story of Cassia, a strong and assertive POC lead, as she is thrust into a world of magic and power.
I became entwined in the realm, just as she did and the world around me fell away.
While I definitely have my favourite characters, I loved that everyone gave me something different.
From Lucas' protectiveness ("Touch her again and you'll regret it.") to Lochlan with his smart mouth and witty banter ("I, on the other hand, know how to use a whip.") and last, but certainly not least, Min-Jun who I just want to keep in my pocket because he is so soft, sweet and gentle. ("He swallowed the piece of apple he'd been chewing and nodded once before closing his eyes and sending a wave of calmness over her. Xanax had nothing on him.")
The world descriptions had me inside the hospital with Cassia, to picking bananas with Min-Jun and baking in the kitchen with Brie (I have never wanted a plate of freshly baked bread and cheese more in my life!)
With found family, witty dialogue and nail biting action, this book will drag you away from reality and you'll be sad to put it down once you're done (but knowing that there is more will definitely keep the flame alive!)
Immersive is the one word I would use to describe it.
Following the story of Cassia, a strong and assertive POC lead, as she is thrust into a world of magic and power.
I became entwined in the realm, just as she did and the world around me fell away.
While I definitely have my favourite characters, I loved that everyone gave me something different.
From Lucas' protectiveness ("Touch her again and you'll regret it.") to Lochlan with his smart mouth and witty banter ("I, on the other hand, know how to use a whip.") and last, but certainly not least, Min-Jun who I just want to keep in my pocket because he is so soft, sweet and gentle. ("He swallowed the piece of apple he'd been chewing and nodded once before closing his eyes and sending a wave of calmness over her. Xanax had nothing on him.")
The world descriptions had me inside the hospital with Cassia, to picking bananas with Min-Jun and baking in the kitchen with Brie (I have never wanted a plate of freshly baked bread and cheese more in my life!)
With found family, witty dialogue and nail biting action, this book will drag you away from reality and you'll be sad to put it down once you're done (but knowing that there is more will definitely keep the flame alive!)
Immersive is the one word I would use to describe it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty
Moderate: Slavery
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