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Furyborn by Claire Legrand

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jowithtwoiis's review against another edition

5.0

Claire Legrand is quickly becoming someone whose work I want to devour. I read an ARC of Sawkill Girls and was impressed by the depth of the characterizations, the emotional complexities of those characters, and the thrilling level of storytelling. So when a copy of this book came back into my branch (and wasn't on hold!), I grabbed it to see if I'd love it just as much.

I did.

I think Rielle is admirable and scary in her appetites. Eliana is fierce and so wounded but she always keeps fighting. Rielle makes me cringe a bit but I love Eliana so much. I think I'd pick up a sword and swear fealty to her too. She's seems at the beginning of something regrettable but also deeply admirable. I just can't wait to read more about her.

Anyway, it was a spectacular read and I will be doing my usual rec to any patron that will indulge my ravings.

arosekills's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

cressida's review

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adventurous fast-paced

4.0

shes_book_obsessed's review against another edition

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5.0

Furyborn
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is the type of book that catches your attention right away! I loved how there was two different timelines, it made the book fascinating.
The characters were amazing as well!
This story was a masterpiece, I just want to live in it.

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scubtle's review against another edition

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adventurous slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I like the world building a lot! The characters and plot otherwise were,,, okay?? Not a huge fan of

large age gap relationships

like what the ending lead into

I mean. El is 18 and Simon is 26. It’s a little weird

bookish_emily's review against another edition

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5.0

An ancient prophecy foretold the coming of two queens with the power to control all seven types of elemental magic - a Blood Queen who could destroy the world and a Sun Queen who could save it. Furyborn alternates between the perspectives of Rielle Dardenne, a noblewoman who reveals her stunning powers while saving her friend the prince from an assassination attempt, and Eliana Ferracora, a fierce and lethal bounty hunter living centuries later. The action-packed narrative draws readers in right from the prologue and leaves them wanting more at the end. I can't wait to reenter the world of the Empirium with the next installment in the series!