a_problem's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
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? No
5.0
grace_visser's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.75
So sadddd. Would be a five, but idk, the ending was a bit meh. I wanted more Khalid and Shazi moments to end the book. Was still really good though!
laurahadi's review against another edition
5.0
The warth and dawn and this are probably my fav duologues this book was great i loved it and Totally recommend it i finished it in 2 days and it was just amazing i enjoyed every moment of it and couldn't put it down this book had everything i wanted it to have
maninderkaur's review against another edition
4.0
I actually enjoyed this one a lot more than the first book, it’s making me think I should reread it to see if my opinion will change. The characters and side characters’ subplots were all pretty enjoyable and interesting, and I enjoyed Shazi and Khalid a lot more as main characters. Although the plot to begin with was a little slow paced, the efforts to break the curse were interesting (although destroying the book felt a little too easy) and I liked how the final battle wasn’t a full on war like you’d usually see it to be. Despina and Yasmine had very good roles and I loved the twist regarding Despina, I’d actually really love to see a spin off series centring her and Jalal. In terms of the ending, the fake Khalid death did feel unnecessary because I wasn’t really emotionally attached to him anyway and I do wish the epilogue showed a little more in terms of the condition of Khorasan as well as Parthia, but overall it was definitely an enjoyable book.
rkoz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lizaktzxy's review against another edition
4.0
And thus ends another series.
I'm glad this series was only a duology. Because Renee Ahdieh has done a marvellous job at wrapping up this story perfectly in two books. The writing was smooth, the pace was fast and there was a pleasing lack of fillers that would unnecessarily drag everything out. And even with so much of the plot moving, there was no compromise done with regards to character and world building.
The fantasy is written with great balance to the more realistic part of the story, and the subtlety of it made the magical storyline more mystical. Although I wish there was a better explanation of some things, like Artan and his family, and the sorceress aunt and their relationship with the book. Maybe I just missed something, but that part of the storyline just didn't feel quite as...whole.
The characters especially stood out to me for the eloquence with which they have been crafted- the care that has been taken to taint them in their many shades and layers, to make them seem more than just one colour. The main characters, of course, are wonderful, but I would like to especially mention Irsa. I am so thankful to the author for fleshing her out and giving her life in this book. There are many books out there and they showcase many strong women, but so often the strength of women is showcased to lie in the ideal they possess which are in defiance with generalised effeminate traits. Yet, Irsa here has a softer personality and is still strong and mighty when the time comes, and I appreciate the example. She is probably my favourite character in this book.
When I first started The Wrath and The Dawn, I didn't expect much. But the book has pleasantly surprised me and thus, going into The Rose and The Dagger, my expectations were much higher. This book is pretty different from the first one, and maybe that was the reason but it made me a bit disinterested when I started reading this book. Yet, as I continued, I became more and more engrossed, and I have to say I'm pleasantly surprised again.
I'm glad this series was only a duology. Because Renee Ahdieh has done a marvellous job at wrapping up this story perfectly in two books. The writing was smooth, the pace was fast and there was a pleasing lack of fillers that would unnecessarily drag everything out. And even with so much of the plot moving, there was no compromise done with regards to character and world building.
The fantasy is written with great balance to the more realistic part of the story, and the subtlety of it made the magical storyline more mystical. Although I wish there was a better explanation of some things, like Artan and his family, and the sorceress aunt and their relationship with the book. Maybe I just missed something, but that part of the storyline just didn't feel quite as...whole.
The characters especially stood out to me for the eloquence with which they have been crafted- the care that has been taken to taint them in their many shades and layers, to make them seem more than just one colour. The main characters, of course, are wonderful, but I would like to especially mention Irsa. I am so thankful to the author for fleshing her out and giving her life in this book. There are many books out there and they showcase many strong women, but so often the strength of women is showcased to lie in the ideal they possess which are in defiance with generalised effeminate traits. Yet, Irsa here has a softer personality and is still strong and mighty when the time comes, and I appreciate the example. She is probably my favourite character in this book.
When I first started The Wrath and The Dawn, I didn't expect much. But the book has pleasantly surprised me and thus, going into The Rose and The Dagger, my expectations were much higher. This book is pretty different from the first one, and maybe that was the reason but it made me a bit disinterested when I started reading this book. Yet, as I continued, I became more and more engrossed, and I have to say I'm pleasantly surprised again.
josqueline's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0