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A review by noranne
Crucible of Gold by Naomi Novik
3.0
This was so much better than the previous one. I really enjoyed this one, it was interesting to see yet another corner of this alternate Earth.
Iskierka is such an annoying character that it almost ruins anything involving her for me.
I'm not sure if the author is a teetotaler, but damn this book is very anti-alcohol. I noticed this sentiment in previous books but it becomes really noticeable here. Oh and I had to stop reading at one point and look up the word "invert" so I learned something new!
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The sinking of the Allegiance and Riley's death was a bit of a welcome shock and change of pace.Iskierka is such an annoying character that it almost ruins anything involving her for me.
I'm not sure if the author is a teetotaler, but damn this book is very anti-alcohol. I noticed this sentiment in previous books but it becomes really noticeable here. Oh and I had to stop reading at one point and look up the word "invert" so I learned something new!