nutmegandpumpkin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
3.5
~ Overview ~
Plot: 2/5
Characters: 3/5
Dialogue: 3/5
Plot: 2/5
Characters: 3/5
Dialogue: 3/5
Writing style: 4/5
Worldbuilding: 5/5
Setting: 5/5
Setting: 5/5
Personal Enjoyment: 3/5
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I thought this book was enjoyable but it did take me forever to get through.
What I Didn’t Like:
• In my opinion it took a bit too long for the characters to get into the Greater Jungle (which seems to be the main plot point in the synopsis).
• There were a lot of names being dropped in the very beginning which made it a bit hard for me to keep track of
• I think the author’s clutch phrase is “Character A started to [blank] then thought better of it” (there were so many times that phrase was used that it became distracting)
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• Not a fan of when conflict could be solved if characters JUST COMMUNICATED
• A bit confused by the end:
What I Liked:
• The first few chapters definitely intrigued me and although it took me quite a bit to get all the way through, I was interested in finding out what was going to happen next
• The writing was both easy to read and has some beautiful lines
• The world building felt well-developed and thought out (probably the highlight of the book for me)
• OCD rep
What I Didn’t Like:
• In my opinion it took a bit too long for the characters to get into the Greater Jungle (which seems to be the main plot point in the synopsis).
• There were a lot of names being dropped in the very beginning which made it a bit hard for me to keep track of
• I think the author’s clutch phrase is “Character A started to [blank] then thought better of it” (there were so many times that phrase was used that it became distracting)
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Spoiler
I don’t love how Koffi so easily accepts and finds out that she has magic now. I felt it should’ve been more drawn out / not so quick• Not a fan of when conflict could be solved if characters JUST COMMUNICATED
• A bit confused by the end:
Spoiler
Is Adiah dead or not? And in the last chapter there were times when the author wrote “by the time THEY reached the temple’s back door” when I think it’s supposed to be just Ekon? And then later he says to the old woman “Why did you help US?” Like am I missing something? Are these typos?What I Liked:
• The first few chapters definitely intrigued me and although it took me quite a bit to get all the way through, I was interested in finding out what was going to happen next
• The writing was both easy to read and has some beautiful lines
• The world building felt well-developed and thought out (probably the highlight of the book for me)
• OCD rep
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Mental illness, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Blood, Classism, Animal cruelty, Confinement, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcohol
isabellesbookroom's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
A very fun read. The author does repeat the same expressions A LOT though but I’m reading the second book now and so far the writing is a lot better. Definitely give this book a try if you like reading about magic, monsters and family.
Minor: Slavery, Torture, Death of parent, Death, Blood, Drug abuse, and Classism
ajthequeen's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Graphic: Colonisation, Classism, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Abandonment, Slavery, Grief, and Drug use
Minor: Animal cruelty, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, and Genocide
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