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thelibraryofalexandra's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
jimbobjambob's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
ngallion's review against another edition
4.0
I’m torn between 3-4 stars here. There’s a good story here, but… 1) there are a LOT of names and places - many of which are introduced in a chapter and then not revisited for a long time. Because the introduction was quick and not always memorable, there’s a point in the book when things are happening and people are going places but I was pretty confused about what was going on. I suppose that’s on me for not paying closer attention, but it’s not an issue I’ve had with other books to this degree. 2) It’s derivative of many other works in a way that is less synthesis and more “spot the influence.”
Despite all that, this is impressive for an author’s first published work. There’s a lot to like in the setting and main characters and I’m absolutely going to give the second book a go.
Worth a read.
Despite all that, this is impressive for an author’s first published work. There’s a lot to like in the setting and main characters and I’m absolutely going to give the second book a go.
Worth a read.
jeanmarc303's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
john_ian's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
itsranch's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
rynetry's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best fantasy books I’ve read in a long time. Packs great surprises, features interesting journeys and characters. It has some Christian apologist moments where it walks the line of being overly preachy, but there’s only two of those, so forgivable ;)
kobestaes's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25