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The Queens of Innis Lear by Tessa Gratton

6 reviews

janelleg9014's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

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imds's review against another edition

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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rchristine11's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

I didn’t care for this book as much as I’d hoped. Perhaps I’d have liked it if I was more familiar with Shakespeare’s King Lear.   I didn’t care for the writing style or the characters. But book ratings are subjective and maybe the parts I dislike are someone else’s favorites. 
I found the detail that the miscarriage was written to be gratuitous and it was very upsetting to read. I honestly believe that level of detail was NOT necessary. 
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lipstickitotheman's review against another edition

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adventurous dark sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I wanted to really love this, but I didn't. I liked a lot of elements. The magic system is metal as hell, and I love it. Rory is a wonderful charismatic bi slut; Gaela is a wildly brave, intimidating aroace; Regan is a tragic beauty; Ban,,, sure is a character; and poor Elia with socially brilliant Aefa. But something about the story or writing style just didn't vibe with me. I can see other people loving it, but I just didn't. 

Maybe I would like it more if I had actually read King Lear?? I'm not sure.
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maiagaia's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad slow-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

Wow wow wow wow wow. From the first page, I knew I was in for a ride. First of all, the writing style here is perfection. The structure of the story is wonderful. The characters are beautifully realized, and I loved every single one for very different reasons. Every POV was interesting and unique, and I honestly wish we could have had a whole series with them.

I don't think enough people are talking about the "love triangle" in this. I don't ship poly relationships generally. It's not my thing, but this book made me desperately wish for a happy ending where all of them could be together because they clearly all loved each other.
In the fight between Mars and Ban, every piece of dialogue wrecked me


The thing that dropped this down half a star for me was the final scene. I don't think it made sense for the characters without at least a little bit more explanation or time.
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willemke's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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