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shelby7's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
_rosie_'s review against another edition
4.0
I was utterly perplexed the entire time. I absolutely loved Attolia’s character and her interactions with the Mede and Eddis. Also the little bit of lore where rulers take on the name of the kingdom is so cool! It’s my favorite bit of world building!! I do not understand how Gen is still in love with her, but I’m excited to read the next book and really delve into the intricacies of their relationship. I hate the Mede so much, his entire character just fills me with rage. Sounis is def going to be a problem next book tho. That scene where Gen is demanding to know is he offended the gods was top notch, just amazing writing. Truly unnerving. This book was a roller coaster of emotions tho
meghaha's review against another edition
4.0
That first chapter really wounded me. It was so heartrending to read, but it's also when I realized how much I love Gen as a character.
I wanted to cheer when he doesn't let it destroy him and gets back to thieving and plotting.
This book starts off so grim, but eventually Gen's happy. Which is why I was okay with this book and it didn't actually kill me, only nearly.
Spoiler
I wasn't expecting it at all, because lovable rogues in fun YA fantasy rarely ever face any serious consequences for their hijinks--they only seem like they're caught or in trouble, but everything always turns out alright, with no actual harm to them being done. Gen being betrayed by his gods and having his hand being cut off was just so cruel a punishment calculated to hurt him in the worst possible way. I could barely handle reading about the aftermath where he spends months in solitude trying to come to terms feeling like his future and identity have been destroyed.I wanted to cheer when he doesn't let it destroy him and gets back to thieving and plotting.
This book starts off so grim, but eventually Gen's happy. Which is why I was okay with this book and it didn't actually kill me, only nearly.
maria_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kklanee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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
4.25
clairestucki's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
misguidedgoose's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
roseyrobertson's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. I guess it serves me right for reading fiction meant for kids.
de_worde's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Excellent worldbuilding and exploration of complex characters. Both Eugenides and Attolia have plots upon plots, all of them overlapping and complicated. It's a joy to slowly pull them apart.