curlyplantlady's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
proudpurinowner's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
emm99's review
3.0
Premetto che ho sentito l'audiolibro in inglese. La storia è originale e avventurosa (troviamo draghi, magie, amore, un triangolo amoroso ect). Di sicuro è un young adult ben fatto ma non mi ha catturata per via del triangolo amoroso che non mi piace mai nei libri. Se adorate i retelling mitologici e i fantasy ve lo consiglio caldamente. È un po' lunghino per me ma si fa leggere. Ah, se guardate i drama cinesi questo libro sarà un must per voi. PS. Per me il prezzo del cartaceo nella versione italiana è esagerato
catbois's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
beccavogel's review against another edition
5.0
Delightful, immersive, unexpected, and satisfying! Totally sticks the landing as a stand-alone novel, but I still can't wait for the sequel!
aishmeister's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
I LOOOVEEEE. One of the few books that makes you feel absolutely magical and immersed!!
tqrm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
abdullah's review against another edition
4.0
This was so much fun!!! I haven't enjoyed YA fantasy in a long time and this book swiftly ended that horrible streak. The mythology, characters, writing, plot, and even the romance aspect were so good! I loved that the main character, Xingyin, was put into different roles and different challenges. I was surprised to like the romance. The chemistry between Xingyin and the love interests was so good and the love triangle is surprisingly done right, the two main interests are both really interesting with different appealing qualities though I prefer Liwei and Xingyin personally. Stakes wise, I think this could've gone a step higher and this would've been perfect. But regardless, the plot twists, villains, and quests were all really intriguing and fun. I really liked that Xingyin was ambitious and made difficult decisions when there was a need. Honestly, I can't wait to pick up book 2 and I'm just waiting on my Libby hold.