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A review by savage_book_review
Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Captured in her youth, Tisaanah dances for her master and his cronies for the chance to buy her freedom and join the Orders, to learn how to use her magic and return to free her fellow slaves. Foisted upon Maxantarius Farlione, a reclusive Wielder who wants nothing to do with the Orders, can she learn enough from him to fulfil her desires? And can he protect her from the darker side of magic?
I have to say I LOVED the female narrator on this audiobook. Her voice was light, gentle and sweet, well spoken and clear. She manages to bring to life the fact that Tisaanah doesn't speak the language of the realm she ends up in by putting on a hesitant 'foreign' accent, but it's done with care and really added an extra layer to her story, that I'm not entirely sure would have come through in the physical book. Likewise, her voice for Maxantarius is, IMO, better than the male narrator's! He has a very slight accent in places which, after a long while of uninterrupted Esther Wane, falls a bit short of the character she's built. Likewise, he's a bit breathy and rushed, whereas the character feels like it needs a more steady pace. He puts me in mind of Jodie Whittaker's Doctor in 'Doctor Who' - constantly sounds like they've just sprinted in and haven't had a chance to catch their breath. He's not bad at all, it just didn't vibe with me, which isna shame as the character absolutely did!
As for the story, it has a very cosy, domestic feel once you get the two main characters together. Even the more action-packed sequences are made to feel quite sedate in the audiobook; the focus is very much on Tisaanah and Max, with whatever wider action very much taking a back seat. Watching their relationship grow and change is gorgeous, and I do get the hype about Max being a good book boyfriend.
This book does have the feel of an extended introduction though. While it can stand alone as a good story, you can clearly see the building blocks for future episodes. And while things do happen, aside from the finale they do feel like they will have more of an impact once you've read the whole series. I would have liked to see more of a focus on the immediate, as I think so much more could have been added to really stretch out the slow burn. But conversely, it also lacks context. I could desperately do with more explanation about certain elements of the plot as I'll admit to being a bit lost. For this element, I think perhaps reading the physical book might be better for me.
I'm looking forward to seeing how the series progresses!
I have to say I LOVED the female narrator on this audiobook. Her voice was light, gentle and sweet, well spoken and clear. She manages to bring to life the fact that Tisaanah doesn't speak the language of the realm she ends up in by putting on a hesitant 'foreign' accent, but it's done with care and really added an extra layer to her story, that I'm not entirely sure would have come through in the physical book. Likewise, her voice for Maxantarius is, IMO, better than the male narrator's! He has a very slight accent in places which, after a long while of uninterrupted Esther Wane, falls a bit short of the character she's built. Likewise, he's a bit breathy and rushed, whereas the character feels like it needs a more steady pace. He puts me in mind of Jodie Whittaker's Doctor in 'Doctor Who' - constantly sounds like they've just sprinted in and haven't had a chance to catch their breath. He's not bad at all, it just didn't vibe with me, which isna shame as the character absolutely did!
As for the story, it has a very cosy, domestic feel once you get the two main characters together. Even the more action-packed sequences are made to feel quite sedate in the audiobook; the focus is very much on Tisaanah and Max, with whatever wider action very much taking a back seat. Watching their relationship grow and change is gorgeous, and I do get the hype about Max being a good book boyfriend.
This book does have the feel of an extended introduction though. While it can stand alone as a good story, you can clearly see the building blocks for future episodes. And while things do happen, aside from the finale they do feel like they will have more of an impact once you've read the whole series. I would have liked to see more of a focus on the immediate, as I think so much more could have been added to really stretch out the slow burn. But conversely, it also lacks context. I could desperately do with more explanation about certain elements of the plot as I'll admit to being a bit lost. For this element, I think perhaps reading the physical book might be better for me.
I'm looking forward to seeing how the series progresses!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Death, Rape, Sexual content, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and War