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bonzabar's review
3.0
I found the premise of this book well written and engaging, however I wish more time had been spent with the background of the conflict.
While King Paul was clearly the protagonist of the story, I would have liked more information on what lead up to the rebellion and what abuses him and his government were accused of.
While the non-stop action feel was truly engaged, and the author did a great job of making us feel connected to the characters through their relationships with other characters, I would have liked a chance to form my own opinion of the conflict.
Additionally the character of carlos and presence of voodoo magic in the world felt very out of place.
At times the books fast pace can work against it, killing characters off before we can truly become invested in them. While this technique is excellent for build speed and intensity, at times it left me confused and indifferent.
While King Paul was clearly the protagonist of the story, I would have liked more information on what lead up to the rebellion and what abuses him and his government were accused of.
While the non-stop action feel was truly engaged, and the author did a great job of making us feel connected to the characters through their relationships with other characters, I would have liked a chance to form my own opinion of the conflict.
Additionally the character of carlos and presence of voodoo magic in the world felt very out of place.
At times the books fast pace can work against it, killing characters off before we can truly become invested in them. While this technique is excellent for build speed and intensity, at times it left me confused and indifferent.
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