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Thorn of the Night Blossoms: A Legends of Tivara Story by J.C. Kang

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my_heart_is_booked's review

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adventurous fast-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? No

3.0

This story wastes no time getting started (which is good considering its shorter length). While we lose a bit of the expository world building, the scenery feels lush and immersive, the background an East-Asian-inspired fantasy creation that's best described as Memoirs of a Geisha meets Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.  It took me a couple chapters to acquaint myself with the terminology, but past that point, I was all in.  The action is immediate, slowing only slightly to allow for character development and romance.  Jei is relatable, but epic in her own right.  If I found one fault with the writing, it was that I wished to have more time with each of the characters.  Even the secondary and tertiary characters left me wanting more.  

I'd have loved for this to be a full-length novel, however, the novella feels complete. There's no cliff-hanger ending, but I'm left with just enough questions to have me looking forward to the next installment.  In all, I'd recommend this for anyone looking for a quick fantasy read with lgbtq+ themes, an East-Asian flair, and lots of action. 

Thank you to Book of Matches Media and J.C. Kang for providing me a copy in exchange for an honest review. 
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catsy2022's review

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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