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3.27 AVERAGE
3.27 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I read some of the reviews before reading this book, and I feel like that was a mistake; I almost didn't read the book, but I'm glad I did.
Personally, I found The Bandit King more enjoyable than The Hedgewitch Queen, and unlike some, I didn't find Tristan overly annoying. I loved Tristan's character in the first book, but thanks to the reviews I read, I was convinced I would hate him. At first, I only read the book to see how Saintcrow would answer specific questions and loose ends, but as i got further in, I found myself still enjoying Tristan's character. It is a frustrating read because the characters are so harsh to each other, and the brutality of all the distrust ruins the romance of the series a bit. I absolutely detest the final line of the novel, but I highly recommend reading it for yourself, especially of you enjoyed The Hedgewitch Queen.
Personally, I found The Bandit King more enjoyable than The Hedgewitch Queen, and unlike some, I didn't find Tristan overly annoying. I loved Tristan's character in the first book, but thanks to the reviews I read, I was convinced I would hate him. At first, I only read the book to see how Saintcrow would answer specific questions and loose ends, but as i got further in, I found myself still enjoying Tristan's character. It is a frustrating read because the characters are so harsh to each other, and the brutality of all the distrust ruins the romance of the series a bit. I absolutely detest the final line of the novel, but I highly recommend reading it for yourself, especially of you enjoyed The Hedgewitch Queen.
I have complicated feelings about this book. I completely understand why some people hate it. I also can see why Saintcrow chose to write it the way she did, and it does feel accurate to the characters. I didn’t LIKE the book, and I can’t say I even had a favorite character. Perhaps the Knife, if any.
A rather disappointing book, but it made sense in a way.
A rather disappointing book, but it made sense in a way.
I was a little disappointed in this. I thought the 1st book was much better.
Great follow-up to headgewitch queen. Interesting and nice change of pace for Lilith Saintcrow. I was still wondering how she'd wrap it all up with 30 pages to go. I liked how it was done.
All of Lilith Saintcrow's writing strengths are present in this fantasy novel, beautiful, lush writing, complex, rich characters, and a twisting, engaging plot. While in the past, her heroines have dominated her stories, Tristam takes center stage in this series. Tristam is not a good man. He is a murderer, liar, and thief, among many other things. His love for the hedgewitch queen is obsessive and dark. As the hedgewitch queen fights to save her country from an usurper and his horde of foreign allies, she waits for betrayal at the hands of her consort.
Not as good as The Hedgewitch Quern but a decent finish to the story.
It's nice to see Tristan's point of view and gain a better understanding of his motivations and actions. He really is devoted to Vianne to the point of madness.
The language is still jarring and I again found myself glossing over terms and names. As a few names are also very similar I got a bit mixed up.
The ending is neat and the series doesn't require andy additional instalments, but saying that it is open for sequels.
It's nice to see Tristan's point of view and gain a better understanding of his motivations and actions. He really is devoted to Vianne to the point of madness.
The language is still jarring and I again found myself glossing over terms and names. As a few names are also very similar I got a bit mixed up.
The ending is neat and the series doesn't require andy additional instalments, but saying that it is open for sequels.
