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sprout_monster's review against another edition
3.5
Just not for me. I guess this stuff takes place way after a different series by this author which is something I hate. And suddenly at the end the readers aren't told who they found out had the medallions and stuff which just feels cheap after being told everything that happens prior to this. The ending to Book 1 was much better than the ending to Book 2 as the first wrapped everything up whereas the second didn't. I don't think I'll read the rest of the series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Rape and Sexual content
A character is grabbed by a man who intends to rape them, but is quickly saved. And a couple of characters spend the night with women, but it all happens "off screen" there isn't even kissing in the book (that I remember).iono's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and War
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Hate crime, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Torture, Xenophobia, Grief, and Classism
Minor: Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Alcohol
karlin0336's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
5.0
I first heard about the Riyria Revelations from Jay on the CapturedInWords Youtube Channel in a video about books similar to the Mistborn series. It was honestly the blurb that got me to read it: "They killed the king. They Pinned it on two men. They chose poorly." I am a pretty slow reader, and I absolutely burned through this one. The story is exciting, the characters are phenomenal, there's so much to make speculations about before reading the next one ---- I've found a new favorite Fantasy series to reign beside Sanderson's and Tolkien's novels. I fell in love with our dynamic duo of Royce and Hadrian and can't wait to see how their story continues in Rise of Empire.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Death of parent
Minor: Cursing, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
queen_cocolatis's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Classism
pages_with_panda's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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
5.0
(This is technically a collection version of the stories. This edition contains Books 1-2 so I split my review up between the books.)
BOOK 1:
It took me a few chapters to get into this, and there is a LOT of world building in the dialogue. It was a bit dense but once the story got going, I really enjoyed it.
At first I thought the thieves felt like side characters in their own story…Especially because we heard more about them from Alric’s thoughts, but I think the author used this as a really nice way to keep us in the dark of what Riyria was plotting. It makes their grand escape or trick or whatever even more satisfying when you’re guessing along with their victims on how they did it.
I also loved Arista!! I say this after finishing the entire series - She’s my favorite character and honestly she’s very well written.
Good story overall with a nice solid ending. No cliff hanger setting up the next books, which I appreciated!
BOOK 2
Same complaint as before in terms of how heavy the politics, and world building is. It was very dense and a little hard to get through certain POVs because of how much history there was. I was very confused but kept reading because I was invested in the characters and I’m so glad I did!!
There eventually is a nice mix of action & politics told from two different POVS, and even though the politics was hard to follow, I’m happy for it. The world building and history become so important and its complexity makes for a well-rounded, believable world.
When the stories finally collided I was SOO happy!! Finally it makes sense!
I literally sobbed at the end and had to take a break after finishing this one.. that’s really all I can say.
I did like the hints at the end pointing towards bigger things to come.
And agree with the author on this having a “short plot, big character development.” It really is true.
There’s a lot of tiny details that make a lot of sense in the grande scheme and it’s not a hard read. Interesting and mysterious but funny and adventurous.
694 pages.
(⚠️Content Warnings;
Graphic: death, violence, blood,
Moderate: death of parent, sexual assault, ableism,
Minor: bigotry, prejudice, rape, child death,
BOOK 1:
It took me a few chapters to get into this, and there is a LOT of world building in the dialogue. It was a bit dense but once the story got going, I really enjoyed it.
At first I thought the thieves felt like side characters in their own story…Especially because we heard more about them from Alric’s thoughts, but I think the author used this as a really nice way to keep us in the dark of what Riyria was plotting. It makes their grand escape or trick or whatever even more satisfying when you’re guessing along with their victims on how they did it.
I also loved Arista!! I say this after finishing the entire series - She’s my favorite character and honestly she’s very well written.
Good story overall with a nice solid ending. No cliff hanger setting up the next books, which I appreciated!
BOOK 2
Same complaint as before in terms of how heavy the politics, and world building is. It was very dense and a little hard to get through certain POVs because of how much history there was. I was very confused but kept reading because I was invested in the characters and I’m so glad I did!!
There eventually is a nice mix of action & politics told from two different POVS, and even though the politics was hard to follow, I’m happy for it. The world building and history become so important and its complexity makes for a well-rounded, believable world.
When the stories finally collided I was SOO happy!! Finally it makes sense!
I literally sobbed at the end and had to take a break after finishing this one.. that’s really all I can say.
I did like the hints at the end pointing towards bigger things to come.
And agree with the author on this having a “short plot, big character development.” It really is true.
There’s a lot of tiny details that make a lot of sense in the grande scheme and it’s not a hard read. Interesting and mysterious but funny and adventurous.
694 pages.
(⚠️Content Warnings;
Graphic: death, violence, blood,
Moderate: death of parent, sexual assault, ableism,
Minor: bigotry, prejudice, rape, child death,
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Ableism, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
Minor: Child death and Rape