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A review by amybraunauthor
Crown of Oblivion by Julie Eshbaugh
4.0
A book perfect for anyone looking for an adventurous escape. The story is pretty straight forward but adds some twists that make for an engaging read. The race is filled with traps and enemies that kept things exciting for poor, exhausted Astrid. There were plenty of twists that I didn't expect, especially near the end.
Though the race and the quick pacing of the action didn't leave a whole lot of room for character development, I did enjoy Astrid's determination and focus. She had questionable choices in men, but I think she was a good character choice. I'm not sure how I feel about Darius or any relationship she might have with him, and I definitely did not see enough of Jayden.
The world is interesting but I'm not sure I fully understood the powers or how they were used. I really liked the times they were used in action scenes but I think the details were left a little too far behind. The story had some truly great moments, but some larger ones seemed to be pushed into the background, and the ending just kind of ended.
While it had some flaws, it is generally very well written and is perfect for anyone who just wants an action-flick book to dive into. If you're a fan of the Hunger Games and looking for a book to scratch that itch, this is one to try!
Though the race and the quick pacing of the action didn't leave a whole lot of room for character development, I did enjoy Astrid's determination and focus. She had questionable choices in men, but I think she was a good character choice. I'm not sure how I feel about Darius or any relationship she might have with him, and I definitely did not see enough of Jayden.
The world is interesting but I'm not sure I fully understood the powers or how they were used. I really liked the times they were used in action scenes but I think the details were left a little too far behind. The story had some truly great moments, but some larger ones seemed to be pushed into the background, and the ending just kind of ended.
While it had some flaws, it is generally very well written and is perfect for anyone who just wants an action-flick book to dive into. If you're a fan of the Hunger Games and looking for a book to scratch that itch, this is one to try!