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A review by pages_and_procrastination
All the Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace
adventurous
challenging
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
**This is an old E-ARC**
I was given a copy of this, free, in exchange for my honest opinion.
I finally picked this up for Wyrd & Wonder. I wasn't sure what to expect from this, and I don't think I even read the summary to get a good idea of what was going on. Honestly, I just finished listening to this and I have to admit that I am kind of ambivalent towards the duology. I know that there are things still to be done- but this could have actually been a stand alone. I have the second one for review, so I will at least be giving it a try.
Magic System- There is a unique magic system at play, and it ties into the politics of Visidia.
Each island is a part of Visidia, but has its own magic. The most complicated of the magics is soul magic- and as Amora finds out -what it is now is not what it started out as. It is illegal for anyone to have more than one magic - which gives the initial problem for Amorra.
Political System- Visidia is ruled by the Montarras- the only bloodline that is allowed to use soul magic. It Is said that the Montorras have taken on the challenge of sou magic, to protect Visidia. This is one of those situations where the people in charge are corrupt (or the person) and others know it. When the main character -Amorra- finds out she wants to do the right thing. And in this case, the rebellion is after the same thing as the main character, their methods of achieving it is what sets them apart. Characters- The crew is a misfit group that learns to work together. And that is my favorite group to follow. Even Ferrick grows on you- or he did me. Even at the end standing up to Amorra when at the beginning she kind of belittled him and didn't hesitate on reminding him of his place.
Overall I did like this story and I would recommend it. It didn't end on a cliffhanger, the first part of Amorra's story is complete. I do however worry that her decision to not come completely clean - she is nothing like the Montaorra's who came before her, and definitely not like the one who started their bloodline. But she is doing some of the same things that they did-even if it is to protect Visidia.
I was given a copy of this, free, in exchange for my honest opinion.
I finally picked this up for Wyrd & Wonder. I wasn't sure what to expect from this, and I don't think I even read the summary to get a good idea of what was going on. Honestly, I just finished listening to this and I have to admit that I am kind of ambivalent towards the duology. I know that there are things still to be done- but this could have actually been a stand alone. I have the second one for review, so I will at least be giving it a try.
Magic System- There is a unique magic system at play, and it ties into the politics of Visidia.
Each island is a part of Visidia, but has its own magic. The most complicated of the magics is soul magic- and as Amora finds out -what it is now is not what it started out as. It is illegal for anyone to have more than one magic - which gives the initial problem for Amorra.
Political System- Visidia is ruled by the Montarras- the only bloodline that is allowed to use soul magic. It Is said that the Montorras have taken on the challenge of sou magic, to protect Visidia. This is one of those situations where the people in charge are corrupt (or the person) and others know it. When the main character -Amorra- finds out she wants to do the right thing. And in this case, the rebellion is after the same thing as the main character, their methods of achieving it is what sets them apart. Characters- The crew is a misfit group that learns to work together. And that is my favorite group to follow. Even Ferrick grows on you- or he did me. Even at the end standing up to Amorra when at the beginning she kind of belittled him and didn't hesitate on reminding him of his place.
Overall I did like this story and I would recommend it. It didn't end on a cliffhanger, the first part of Amorra's story is complete. I do however worry that her decision to not come completely clean - she is nothing like the Montaorra's who came before her, and definitely not like the one who started their bloodline. But she is doing some of the same things that they did-even if it is to protect Visidia.