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marywatkines's review against another edition
5.0
I would read so many books about Channi, I hope she writes more. She was my favorite character from Six Crimson Cranes and this book definitely does her justice. I’ll cry even harder at *that* scene in SCC now
emeraldathena's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
secretseamaiden's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This story was the heart wrenching prequel to Six Crimson Cranes that gives so much context to the story. I
hahibbard's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The beginning felt repetitive after just reading books 1 and 2, but once I got past that the story was more interesting
boyreadinginacherrytree's review
4.5
I really liked it just like I liked the six crimson cranes duology, I did think there were some parts that felt a little too repetitive of the duology, but I didn't mind too much.
catburglar_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
5.0
knowing the aftermath from the events of this prequel book due to the ‘six crimson cranes’ duology makes this a tough yet necessary read to understanding raikama/channi as a character. however, this book can still be read on its own and i guarantee it’ll be equally as enjoyable especially as channi as a character is very compelling.
we are given sprinkles of her backstory throughout the prior duology. in the first, she is portrayed as the “evil step mother”, the villain for the majority of the book (if you know, you know) and in the second, characters from channi’s past are introduced as they meet shiori. things are mentioned by them, of course, about the story of the 2 sisters: channi and vanna. being able to read from her point of view is such a wonderful experience especially as she was easily one of, if not, my favourite character due to her complexities and who doesn’t love a good villain origin story?
the writing is beautiful, everything is paced well, the characterisation of everyone is incredibly strong. i knew i would be left heartbroken by the end of it yet i couldn’t help feel so attached and still hope for a happy ending, which never came. there’s lessons she learns such as: “poison can be medicine in disguise” which she mentions to shiori in the future. there’s plenty of moments like that which adds to the heavy hitting emotional impact.
unforgettable and hard to put down. i already want to re-read ‘six crimson cranes’ (not ‘the dragons promise’ though. don’t want to torture myself) also can i admit that i bought this book last year while knowing nothing about it all because it has pretty sprayed edges and the author’s signature? now i’m beyond thankful for my random purchase.
six crimson cranes - 5⭐️
the dragons promise - 2⭐️
her radiant curse - 5⭐️
mxshining's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
grace_77's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
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
4.0
lybrarie's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I will always be a champion of YA books, no matter how old I get. That being said, I do think this book read a little more juvenile than the majority of YA books I read, and for that reason I didn't enjoy it as much as I could have done. It just wasn't written for me and that's okay. I do think it was well-written, the dynamics between characters were interesting and it did a good job of fleshing out and providing origins for the character(s) we already know from the previous duology.