emmavanweert's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
This book, these characters... I can't amazing!!
The guy with dyslexia wrote a book for his lover. I died, dead.
giraffeinabookstore's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
4.25
riniya's review against another edition
3.0
** Thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books and Harper Voyager for a Free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review **
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sapphicneverafter's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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
4.25
malbarh1's review
4.0
A.K. Mulford keeps proving that fantasy is better when authors abandon the societal norms of medieval Europe. Give me more nonbinary protagonists! Mulford proves that an author can refer to a character using they/them pronouns without confusing the reader. Now, Listen... Trust me when I say I am easily confused. If I could follow along, so can you.
One thing I will say is that I noticed a few grammatical errors in the second half of the book that surprised me and took me out of the world a little. I think that aspect of the book could have been a little more polished.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book! I hope more fantasy authors see Mulford's success and make an effort to dismiss the societal aspects of worldbuilding that we are so used to and so tired of. Like, seriously? In a world where dragons, sorcerers, and elves exist, women still need to be assaulted and oppressed to make the book 'realistic!?' Mulford's writing is really, REALLY refreshing in that aspect.
Sorry! Tangent over. Loved this book, and I recommend checking it out :)
One thing I will say is that I noticed a few grammatical errors in the second half of the book that surprised me and took me out of the world a little. I think that aspect of the book could have been a little more polished.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book! I hope more fantasy authors see Mulford's success and make an effort to dismiss the societal aspects of worldbuilding that we are so used to and so tired of. Like, seriously? In a world where dragons, sorcerers, and elves exist, women still need to be assaulted and oppressed to make the book 'realistic!?' Mulford's writing is really, REALLY refreshing in that aspect.
Sorry! Tangent over. Loved this book, and I recommend checking it out :)
barkingkitty's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
delreese's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rebeccagj97's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
3mily3m's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
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? Yes
3.5
Excited to see how this series wraps up. Love the inclusivity in this read.