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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.
bethan_clark's review against another edition
4.25
Reread number who knows. It's still just v good. No notes.
claranella's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
davechua's review against another edition
2.0
Rather lightweight fantasy, all centering around one event.
_rowantree_'s review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Kidnapping
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Child death, Death, Medical content, and Death of parent
Repeated references to sex work/prostitution Food deprivationallauthors's review against another edition
4.0
Plot and overall writing is solid. Character development and worldbuilding are a bit simplistic but still an enjoyable read. I'll never get tired of the "urchin/orphan discovered to have magic powers" trope. I plan to finish the series.