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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I cannot tell if the author was trying to be overly difficult or if the editor should be fired. The writing was choppy and difficult to get through. This was even more disappointing because the story was interesting and enjoyable. It would have been a 4-5 star novel if the style of writing wasn't such a chore to delve into. I would have almost preferred the story to have been a let down because it would have saved me from wanting to continue the story and reading the next in the series.
(DNF Pg: 167) I got to page 167 before deciding to put this book down. Although the plot seemed solid, I just couldn't get into the characters or the setting. I didn't feel connected to the story at all and it seemed reminiscent of being thrust into an already well-established world without any explanation. The concept of the Fiefs was interesting and the various groups fighting to keep order in the chaos seemed intriguing, however, there just wasn't enough exposition for me. I felt like I was reading something better suited for someone already exposed to the world in books prior despite this being the first in the series. It may be one of those books where you have to continue reading to orient yourself but I felt left behind pretty early on and it led to me not being engaged or entertained by the story.
I think this book was a complete waste of my time. The characters were ok, and I had whatsoever no problem with their personalities but I think Michelle, you could do much better than THAT! Editting was oh so terrible and I had a lot of difficulty reading because of missing speech marks in some places and in others where whole sentences didnt make sense with all the words jumbled up.
talking about the storyline, it was cool but I think it was sooooper slow in comparison with other fantasy books.
Okay, I get it, this was the first book in the series and you needed to explain the characters and all but come on, it doesnt really take over 300 pages to describe the people in a book. You shouldve done more about the action area. All I saw was boring talk talk talk.
At least you shouldve added some better, more humor, if you liked the characters to talk all the time.
I still havent read the other books and I dont think I really will, but IF I do, I hope they're loadss better than THIS one.
talking about the storyline, it was cool but I think it was sooooper slow in comparison with other fantasy books.
Okay, I get it, this was the first book in the series and you needed to explain the characters and all but come on, it doesnt really take over 300 pages to describe the people in a book. You shouldve done more about the action area. All I saw was boring talk talk talk.
At least you shouldve added some better, more humor, if you liked the characters to talk all the time.
I still havent read the other books and I dont think I really will, but IF I do, I hope they're loadss better than THIS one.
DNF 20%
I just can’t. The writing is awful how the hell does this series have so many books. One min we’re talking to one person the next we’re somewhere completely different with no reference. Characters seem to come and go magically, time has no relevance. Chaos utter chaos in the writing.
I just can’t. The writing is awful how the hell does this series have so many books. One min we’re talking to one person the next we’re somewhere completely different with no reference. Characters seem to come and go magically, time has no relevance. Chaos utter chaos in the writing.
"Cracker of a novel and start to a series!"
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, it's interesting, fun, multi-layered and exciting. It combines many principles of fantasy in a new way.
What about Khristine Hvam’s performance did you like?
She embodies Kaylin and brings the other characters to life beautifully!
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I devoured this book and have systematically consumed each of the subsequent ones!
Any additional comments?
Love this series - try it now!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, it's interesting, fun, multi-layered and exciting. It combines many principles of fantasy in a new way.
What about Khristine Hvam’s performance did you like?
She embodies Kaylin and brings the other characters to life beautifully!
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I devoured this book and have systematically consumed each of the subsequent ones!
Any additional comments?
Love this series - try it now!
Kaylin Neya left the streets of Nightshade 7 years ago, and never looked back. She trained hard to become a Hawk, policing the city of Elantra. She loves being a Hawk, and never wants to go back to the fiefs. When she left all those years ago, children were being killed. She had to escape that life. She did, but not the same. She bears mysterious markings on her body and has no idea what they mean. Now, 7 years later, the killings have started again. She will do whatever it takes to stop the killer or killers targeting the children. This has been on my TBR list for quite a while. I loved it!! The world created here is fascinating and full of magic. I love the characters as well. I should have read this a long time ago, but at least now I don't have to wait for the next book to come out!!
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated