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indigoriverboat's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
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? It's complicated
This book is a delightful, high-stakes read. For such a short book, it packed a lot of amazing world building in.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Alcoholism, Violence, and Colonisation
fox_at_the_circus's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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
I love this book!
The magic system in this book is so different from everything else I've read before and so interesting. It's also well thought out with its limitations and intricacies.
The world building is also amazing. Even though it's a novella, not even 200 pages, and we only get to see so much, the history of the world and the society is so rich and I'd be so interested in reading more stories set in this world.
Shai as a main character is really cool. She just knows herself so well and know how to use her own strengths and weaknesses. That is rare for any character and just gives the story and interesting angle, in my opinion. She's also really competent and overall a really cool character. The way the book reveals just a little bit more about her in every chapter makes the book so captivating and keeps it interesting throughout.
The magic system in this book is so different from everything else I've read before and so interesting. It's also well thought out with its limitations and intricacies.
The world building is also amazing. Even though it's a novella, not even 200 pages, and we only get to see so much, the history of the world and the society is so rich and I'd be so interested in reading more stories set in this world.
Shai as a main character is really cool. She just knows herself so well and know how to use her own strengths and weaknesses. That is rare for any character and just gives the story and interesting angle, in my opinion. She's also really competent and overall a really cool character. The way the book reveals just a little bit more about her in every chapter makes the book so captivating and keeps it interesting throughout.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Murder and Colonisation