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Rebel of Riddle and Woe by Levi Jacobs

robertg's review against another edition

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3.0

Well, this was basically all I expected it to be. All this building up to an "apocalyptic" and I just don't feel like there is any weight behind it, the author doesn't do a good job of making you feel like the stakes are high. Also none of the relationships between characters feel natural. Three books in and I still can't comprehend Thea's obsession with Gaxna. Esong on the other hand is the most natural feeling friend in the story but I still think it was forced. The world is still a mystery, so little history, basically no descriptions of the land/continent. Purely plot driven and as I said above, the plot has no weight behind it. I'm honestly bored of the magic as well, it could have been so much better I think. despite these things, I have enjoyed it well enough to finish. I don't know if ill read the 4th book or not...probably will.

kaz_leg's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

elemsr's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense 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? It's complicated

4.25

can't wait for the next book to come out. the author's improvement writing and plot-crafting wise is evident. i liked the first 2 books but this one was by far the best. i loved the characters and their internal and external conflicts, the magic system got even more impressive and the politics even more exciting. 

100% recommend

moi_av's review against another edition

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adventurous slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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