A review by rebeccazh
The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi

challenging emotional tense slow-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

3.5

I kind of went in with mismatched expectations. I thought this was a romantasy but is actually more of a political fantasy with themes of power, trauma, oppression etc, and the romance was a very minor focus. While well-written, I found it quite predictable. Don't think I'll be reading book 2.