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adoto's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This is such a delightful series and a delightful world and I hope the author writes more. As much as I like the first book, I like this follow-up more. I didn't find the writing style as tiresome as I thought I would from the first book, and I would often read way longer than the time I'd set myself before bed. The world-building shines in this book. I would have loved to see more of Prunella and Zacharias, but this is not their story and they remained charming in every scene they were in.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Violence
ijustreallyliketrees's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, and Violence
aasplund's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Violence
ehmannky's review
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.5
The Sorcerer Royal series is such a delight. It's so funny and witty and charming and heartwarming and I actually can't say enough good things about these books. The True Queen is all of these things, but it's also queer, and that made me all the more pleased. I felt that at times the pacing did flag, but it wasn't ever enough to detract from my enjoyment of the rest of the book. Also, I loved seeing Zacharias and Prunella married, even as they exist mostly on the periphery of this book. I was just so happy reading this, my cheeks hurt from smiling.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Violence
Minor: Death
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