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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
The writing just wasn’t great. The FMC was annoying. I know that sounds childish, but so was she. In fact all of the characters were childish. Not in a fun way, like we’ve all been friends forever so we’re silly, but like, actually childish in all of their behavior and decisions. I couldn’t take it.
First of all, the author needs to get a new baby name book, because 70% of the character’s names start with R: Ryder, Rylan, Raikidan, Ryoko, Raynn…
Both of the MCs are neurodivergent-coded, with the MMC not understanding basic idioms, personal space or social cues, let alone most jokes and flirtation, while the FMC is more worldly but emotionally stunted. They’re both keeping secrets from each other, and the MMC’s secret is super-obvious but the FMC never catches on.
It’s the slowest of slow burns, where the MMC doesn’t even SUGGEST he might like to kiss the FMC until the 80% mark. And she says no. There’s no kissing in this book fyi.
The whole thing is well over 600 pages and so much of it felt like filler. Battle scenes dragged on and on. At one point, the MCs enter a training simulator and that one fake conflict goes on for nearly 70 pages, and then ten more pages of wrap-up, with everyone checking out their scores and the losers being sore losers. In the final confrontation, the FMC pulled out a weapon, did literally nothing with it but swing it around in the air with no enemies nearby, and then swapped it for a different weapon. It’s like the author has never heard of the Law of Conservation of Detail.
There are so many cringe descriptions of dated outfits, and every single character gets a full paragraph of introduction with every one of their piercings fully detailed. Imagine the author’s cheat sheet, trying to keep track of who has the labret, who has the gauges, and who has their nips done. Important character information, I’m sure
Both of the MCs are neurodivergent-coded, with the MMC not understanding basic idioms, personal space or social cues, let alone most jokes and flirtation, while the FMC is more worldly but emotionally stunted. They’re both keeping secrets from each other, and the MMC’s secret is super-obvious but the FMC never catches on.
It’s the slowest of slow burns, where the MMC doesn’t even SUGGEST he might like to kiss the FMC until the 80% mark. And she says no. There’s no kissing in this book fyi.
The whole thing is well over 600 pages and so much of it felt like filler. Battle scenes dragged on and on. At one point, the MCs enter a training simulator and that one fake conflict goes on for nearly 70 pages, and then ten more pages of wrap-up, with everyone checking out their scores and the losers being sore losers. In the final confrontation, the FMC pulled out a weapon, did literally nothing with it but swing it around in the air with no enemies nearby, and then swapped it for a different weapon. It’s like the author has never heard of the Law of Conservation of Detail.
There are so many cringe descriptions of dated outfits, and every single character gets a full paragraph of introduction with every one of their piercings fully detailed. Imagine the author’s cheat sheet, trying to keep track of who has the labret, who has the gauges, and who has their nips done. Important character information, I’m sure
I really wanted to like this book - it has a lot of potential.
The main character Eira is a nu-human, genetically engineered to be stronger and faster than ordinary humans. She was trained as an assassin, escaped her former master, and is on the run from Hunters trying to kill her.
A shape shifting dragon Rai saves her life and goes with her to kill her former master.
Eira was a really difficult character to like. For saying she has no emotions and no friends, she has emotions she’s denying and even more friends she treats poorly.
I was hoping it would develop her character and it might later in the series, but it really doesn’t in book one.
This book could use a big round of editing. For over 400 pages, not a lot of plot happens.
I really liked how Rai is unconsciously protective of Eira, and how it’s a slow build to a relationship, but I just couldn’t focus on the book.
The main character Eira is a nu-human, genetically engineered to be stronger and faster than ordinary humans. She was trained as an assassin, escaped her former master, and is on the run from Hunters trying to kill her.
A shape shifting dragon Rai saves her life and goes with her to kill her former master.
Eira was a really difficult character to like. For saying she has no emotions and no friends, she has emotions she’s denying and even more friends she treats poorly.
I was hoping it would develop her character and it might later in the series, but it really doesn’t in book one.
This book could use a big round of editing. For over 400 pages, not a lot of plot happens.
I really liked how Rai is unconsciously protective of Eira, and how it’s a slow build to a relationship, but I just couldn’t focus on the book.
Really creative characters in this series. I've loved every minute of it. It's quite long and this is the first book of 6 so Im excited to see where it goes!
I feel like this book had such excellent promise but there wasn’t really a plot. Very cool world building, but not much happens.
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Well written, Beautifully scripted magical manuscript..! Want to read another. The landscape comes alive ,and the characters come alive. I am writing an Honest Review as an ARC reader.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lax/Eira is an enhanced nu-human who thinks her only purpose is to serve an maniac. Rai is a dragon - but they were supposed to be extinct. Are they going to be able to work together? This book has everything that makes a book great! It has romance, magic, dragons, and adventure. I particularly liked Rai - he is totally adorable and I kind of have a crush on him now. The story could have moved a bit faster which is why I’ve rated this 4 instead of 5 stars, but I’m definitely waiting for the next book in the series!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I was hoping to like this book more. The beginning of the book when we first meet Eira and Rai is really good. The pacing is good and I like the characterization. Once the duo make it to the city it just falls flat. Chapter after chapter it is basically the same things happening that lead really nowhere.
The reason I am continuing the series is because I like Rai and Eira. Also, the last line will make me read the next book just to figure out how.
I hope things pick up.
The reason I am continuing the series is because I like Rai and Eira. Also, the last line will make me read the next book just to figure out how.
I hope things pick up.
I was quite disappointed actually. I loved the characters and gradual relationship build but there just wasn't a plot at all. It's heavily focused on the rebellion yet the only thing they did was fight a few battles with no actual purpose. There's no plan to break the system, just fight them occasionally. Very disappointing.