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lyraggs's review against another edition
4.0
3,5
Después de años fue divertido volver a releerlo y enojarse con Sonea, sabía lo que pasaría y me costo seguirle al inicio.
El libro tiende a ser muy introductorio, aun así no muy pesado.
Es uno de los primeros libros en este género (Fantasía YA) en una época donde podías contarlos con los dedos de tus manos, así que perdonaré lo cliché de la protagonista y las demás cosas, el enemigo que suena más a opositor común, al misterioso Gran Lord, Akarin (recordándome a otro personaje oscuro, solo que el de aquí es bueno) y en plano amoroso, solo vemos guiños (uno sabe con quien se queda y recordando igual esto no se vuelve una gran cosa).
En fin, me gusto pero tomará otros años volver a releerla o tal vez no. La motivación siempre será que es un libro de magia, de magos. :3
Después de años fue divertido volver a releerlo y enojarse con Sonea, sabía lo que pasaría y me costo seguirle al inicio.
El libro tiende a ser muy introductorio, aun así no muy pesado.
Es uno de los primeros libros en este género (Fantasía YA) en una época donde podías contarlos con los dedos de tus manos, así que perdonaré lo cliché de la protagonista y las demás cosas, el enemigo que suena más a opositor común, al misterioso Gran Lord, Akarin (recordándome a otro personaje oscuro, solo que el de aquí es bueno) y en plano amoroso, solo vemos guiños (uno sabe con quien se queda y recordando igual esto no se vuelve una gran cosa).
En fin, me gusto pero tomará otros años volver a releerla o tal vez no. La motivación siempre será que es un libro de magia, de magos. :3
lavendermarch's review against another edition
4.0
Quite enjoyable. I read this when I was 11, and found it again. I still liked it, even though I am now 15.
annasbogverden's review against another edition
I just didn’t, didn’t catch me. Maybe another time
tmsiu's review against another edition
2.0
When you re-read a book that you have read some years ago, and you realize you remember NOTHING of it... well, it is not a good sign. I'll continue reading the series, though, because it is a light and quick reading, and I want to know what happens in the end (I didn't read the second and third book before).
johannaplatt's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.75
This was a re-read for me, however, it has been so long since I read it that I had forgotten nearly all the major plot points, so it was like starting fresh!
Sonea is a strong protagonist, who doesn't wait for others to act or save her.
I enjoyed the setting and magic system and am looking forward to hearing more in Book 2.
I would have scored this 4 stars, however I did feel that thehiding from the Magician's Guild went on for too long, and could have benefitted from from tighter editing.
Sonea is a strong protagonist, who doesn't wait for others to act or save her.
I enjoyed the setting and magic system and am looking forward to hearing more in Book 2.
I would have scored this 4 stars, however I did feel that the
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Violence, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
agirlinlovewithbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
melankoly's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
makeshiftmelody's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
harmonictempest's review against another edition
3.0
Basically fine? Almost nothing from the book stood out as particularly great or awful. The jacket summary is exactly what you’ll get if you read the book.
aritrigupta's review against another edition
3.0
Not a bad start to a trilogy. I like my fantasy books a bit darker, and more complex than this. [a:Trudi Canavan|15890|Trudi Canavan|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1194378660p2/15890.jpg] has woven a nice little world of magicians and intrigue, although, it does lack depth, or character development. I can't say much for the language either. I am hoping this will be rectified in the later books. I mean this especially for Sonea, as being the lead, she hasn't impressed me at all so far. Part one of the book was mildly annoying, as the chase went on an on, with less purpose, and the story progressed with little speed. Part 2 definitely picks up more pace, and is much more interesting. If the readers can trudge through the first part, then the book does get better.
Albeit, the entire plot, is a little predictable, it is an enjoyable, light read. I would pick up the next books to know more of what happens next. A good recommendation for YA Fantasy lovers, who like their lores and worlds light.
Albeit, the entire plot, is a little predictable, it is an enjoyable, light read. I would pick up the next books to know more of what happens next. A good recommendation for YA Fantasy lovers, who like their lores and worlds light.