emaretea's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
mw_rose's review against another edition
4.0
I quite enjoyed this read and felt like the plot picked up whenever I may have started to lose interest, which tells me the pacing was good overall. I’m not sure I “loved” any of the characters; however sometimes I think that’s because their humanness peeks through. I don’t think this book deserves one star by any means (but to each their own); but I do hope that the author picks up more detailed world and history/story building as it’s a bit lacking in this first book and has the possibility of adding a lot more depth for the reader.
rachachisaur's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Somewhat predictable story but well written with solid world building. The on again off again romantic interest felt kind of tacked on and random. Looking forward to book two.
laurenrebeccanewson's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
5.0
taylorreadsbooks's review against another edition
2.0
DNFd @ 70%
The atmosphere and magic system sounded so great but I just didn't like the writing or the characters. It was becoming a chore to make myself read this, so I'll just have mercy on myself and move on.
The atmosphere and magic system sounded so great but I just didn't like the writing or the characters. It was becoming a chore to make myself read this, so I'll just have mercy on myself and move on.
bmcwilliams76's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.25
atra's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tamreel_stitches's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for this arc. I really enjoyed this book. It is an epic fantasy and I am looking forward to a sequel.
hmacdonald's review against another edition
2.0
In a community that prides itself on its ability to use magic that stems from drinking the tea made from an ancient Misra tree, Imani is a sworn member of the protectors. She is a member of the Shields, who are tasked in protecting her people from all sorts of monsters out in the sands. Her brother Atheer went missing and was presumed dead for some time, before some evidence of his survival comes to light and Imani is tasked to seek him out. This takes her on a journey across the perilous sands with her nemesis Taha and his crew, aided by a Djinni she has bound to her blade and claims to know Atheer's location.
Personally, I could not get into this book. It is very slow and comes across as 1D to me. I didn't fall in love with any of the characters and the character growth didn't wow me. The storyline had so much untapped potential and sounded like it would be right up my alley but unfortunately it just wasn't very gripping.
Personally, I could not get into this book. It is very slow and comes across as 1D to me. I didn't fall in love with any of the characters and the character growth didn't wow me. The storyline had so much untapped potential and sounded like it would be right up my alley but unfortunately it just wasn't very gripping.