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fairyollie's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
the main character, Tasia, had great character development and a very solid character arc. unfortunately, she was one of very few, if not the only, character to be fleshed out. many of the characters felt very flat to me, very stereotyped, lacking complexity and depth. the last 20% of the book was my favorite. I think had the politics and fantasy elements been more fleshed out and prominent throughout the entire book, and not saved for the ending, I would have enjoyed it more
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Colonisation, War, and Classism
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Grief, and Death of parent
firalia's review
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.5
My only complaint is that this book was really long and often dragged a bit in places where things just weren't really happening. It's the kind of book you read over a long period of time, because it's enjoyable, but there isn't enough action to keep you hooked until the last few chapters (which I absolutely sped through).
Overall tho, I really enjoyed it! I didn't expect to grow to love Joslyn as a character as much as I did, orhate Mylla haha . The main character Tasia was well written, and you really see her grow from a teenage girl into a leader by the end of the book.
Overall tho, I really enjoyed it! I didn't expect to grow to love Joslyn as a character as much as I did, or
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Slavery, and Violence
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Rape, Grief, Death of parent, War, and Classism
Minor: Sexual violence
ionka's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
A fun read about a queer princess who struggles with her future and the future of her father's empire. Not always well written, but very enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Violence
Moderate: Racism, Slavery, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Physical abuse
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