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sambam_42's Reviews (311)
challenging
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
For some reason it just felt forced and flat. The whole amnesia thing wasn't sitting well with me.
emotional
medium-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:
Complicated
emotional
funny
fast-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:
Complicated
This was an adorably sweet romance that managed to encompass both the fake-love and grumpy-sunshine tropes in a good way. Hall manages to write Luc and Oliver's flaws and mental issues well and with depth without making them seem beyond help without major intervention. I recently tried to read A Taste of Gold and Iron and had to DNF it because one of the main character's mental health issues were so severe that I couldn't see how they could manage without an expert's help, which in that fantasy world they clearly didn't have. All that to say they are both sweet and vulnerable and there were lines that had me gasping out loud. I loved the scene where Luc gets to see Oliver's V-cut for the first time and the description of them finally having sex after the birthday party. Men's V-Cuts are a big weakness of mine.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is a well written epic fantasy that weaves in Irish history. It only took me this long because I am busy and had little time to read a physical book.
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
dark
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This duology was amazing. I loved the rich imagery and the way the author can pull you into political intrigue and be so invested. One of the few things I did not enjoy was how over-played the fighting and apologizing was for Cae and Vel. It was a bit wearisome but otherwise not horrible. Probably speaks more to me than the author. At any rate I love this book and had a hard time putting it down.
adventurous
emotional
fast-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:
Complicated
Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous. I figured out who was behind the attacks fairly early but it was still well done.