pyanfarrrr's review
Put it down and didn't feel like picking it up again. Too unrelentingly grim.
nelliecbly's review
dark
mysterious
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
4.5
lifelivedwildly's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mandal1226's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.75
lsoccer12's review
2.0
The characters were strong, but the setting and story development lacked conviction. I spent most of the book waiting for something to happen
thevillainesswildcard's review
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
ladyofaragon's review
4.0
despite its multiple glaring flaws, this book (a) entertained me and (b) was at least original.
now i must ask: to the people in these reviews who keep referring to this book as "YA" — what the fuck are you smoking???
now i must ask: to the people in these reviews who keep referring to this book as "YA" — what the fuck are you smoking???
jwoolley's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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? No
5.0
shalanna's review
3.0
3.5 stars.
This book is so hard to review. On one hand, I loved it! I loved the world and the magic. The lovely descriptions of clothing and people were enjoyable. I got lost in the pages and it was such a beautiful distraction. On the other hand, most, if not all of the characters weren't very likable and I found myself not really caring what happened to them, with the exception of Judah. I felt like this book was 569 pages of not very much happening that made sense or that I was fully invested in. Finally, this may seem unfair, but with the way it ended, if that is the complete end and there is no sequel, then this book feels like it was a whole lot of nothing. IF there is going to be a sequel, then I'm all for it and will dive back into Judah's world willingly. Please let there be a sequel!!!
This book is so hard to review. On one hand, I loved it! I loved the world and the magic. The lovely descriptions of clothing and people were enjoyable. I got lost in the pages and it was such a beautiful distraction. On the other hand, most, if not all of the characters weren't very likable and I found myself not really caring what happened to them, with the exception of Judah. I felt like this book was 569 pages of not very much happening that made sense or that I was fully invested in. Finally, this may seem unfair, but with the way it ended, if that is the complete end and there is no sequel, then this book feels like it was a whole lot of nothing. IF there is going to be a sequel, then I'm all for it and will dive back into Judah's world willingly. Please let there be a sequel!!!