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entazis's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
This is a very fast read. I finished it in two hours and I enjoyed every minute of it.
I was hooked with the beginning, this princess of a beleaguered kingdom, having some deep trauma regarding fire after a childhood accident, now constantly followed by a curious fact that some things around her burst in the small fires without obvious cause. Her kingdom is also under a not so subtle threat of the other much stronger kingdom and on top of it her ex is a princess of that other place.
It's a story about self worth, finding the inner strength, recognizing how real love looks versus possessive and abusive relationship, and lastly, colonization.
It's vibrant like always with Aliette de Bodards writing, descriptions so vivid I was just in a constant awe.
Also it's all about lesbian ladies. Sword lesbians, princesses and fire elementals. Btw I'm totally in love with the queen. That's all.
I was hooked with the beginning, this princess of a beleaguered kingdom, having some deep trauma regarding fire after a childhood accident, now constantly followed by a curious fact that some things around her burst in the small fires without obvious cause. Her kingdom is also under a not so subtle threat of the other much stronger kingdom and on top of it her ex is a princess of that other place.
It's a story about self worth, finding the inner strength, recognizing how real love looks versus possessive and abusive relationship, and lastly, colonization.
It's vibrant like always with Aliette de Bodards writing, descriptions so vivid I was just in a constant awe.
Also it's all about lesbian ladies. Sword lesbians, princesses and fire elementals. Btw I'm totally in love with the queen. That's all.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault
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