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beclf's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
mybooksarenovel's review against another edition
4.0
A magical Scottish Isle named Cadence. Two warring clans, the Tamarlaines and the Breccans. A wayward bard called home. Young Tamarlaine lasses going missing. The summoned spirits unable to speak of their whereabouts. Old rivals and a marriage of convenience.
This was an excellent story, though slowly paced. The story and writing reminded me of Adrienne Young's Spells for Forgetting: slow paced mystery on a magic Island and a young man called home after many years.
This is the second book I've read by Rebecca Ross. Both are first books of a series (this one a duology), and both have ended with star-crossed lovers. I really used to love this trope, as it just resonated with my single self yearning for the unconditional love of another. As a married woman I don't want to experience the heartache of it, so I resent an author making me feel that way. How dare you Rebecca! Reader be warned.
However, I dearly loved the atmospheric writing. I liked the mystery. I liked the world. Jack, Sidra, and Mirin are my favorites. I want to know more about the rivers system, and the Fire Spirit, Ash. I will absolutely be reading A Fire Endless once I recover.
Thank you @beccajross for hosting the read-a-long!
This was an excellent story, though slowly paced. The story and writing reminded me of Adrienne Young's Spells for Forgetting: slow paced mystery on a magic Island and a young man called home after many years.
This is the second book I've read by Rebecca Ross. Both are first books of a series (this one a duology), and both have ended with star-crossed lovers. I really used to love this trope, as it just resonated with my single self yearning for the unconditional love of another. As a married woman I don't want to experience the heartache of it, so I resent an author making me feel that way. How dare you Rebecca! Reader be warned.
However, I dearly loved the atmospheric writing. I liked the mystery. I liked the world. Jack, Sidra, and Mirin are my favorites. I want to know more about the rivers system, and the Fire Spirit, Ash. I will absolutely be reading A Fire Endless once I recover.
Thank you @beccajross for hosting the read-a-long!
phoebeneedsalife's review against another edition
3.0
on paper, this sounds like exactly the kind of book i would have enjoyed, so i'm the most surprised that my experience was underwhelming.
daltokki's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
lexij23's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
oliviasoule's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.0
amielreadsbooks's review against another edition
4.5
I really liked this and I can’t really fault it for anything but the chapters being too long. I already have the second book in my possession
jodij's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Loved this book! Can't wait to read the second one.
It kept me guessing and I never guessed how it was going to end. The writing style was fabulous!
It kept me guessing and I never guessed how it was going to end. The writing style was fabulous!