A review by macaronoui
A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross

adventurous slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

This book came highly recommended from people who like similar books.
I unfortunately didn’t share their passion for this book.
The book drags a lot and the pacing is so slow. The worldbuilding is very clear, but too detailed. It also has a fair amount of repetition.
Most of the characters are sympathetic, except for Torren.
I alternated listening to this book and reading the ebook.
I thought it was a missed chance to have a book about a bard, and including zero songs. The audiobook could’ve included harp music to elevate it.
And a personal pet peeve, that in this fantastical stories with spirits and magic, there is still loads of sexism, misogyny etc. 
All in all, parts were beautiful, parts dragged. 
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