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A review by reneetheunissen22
A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown
2.0
I was so excited to like this book! ... but I was dissapointed. The setting was great, the representation for POC (as far as I can tell) and panic attacks was absolutely amazing, and the stories that were told within the story... wow.
But the characters felt underdeveloped. I did not have the idea that I knew their distinct personality well, but rather that their choices were made for furthering the plot. I found it difficult to understand their reasoning since it wasn't given to the reader and I didn't know them well enough to understand it myself.
Also, there was a trope that I absolutely hate. This, and the fact that the plot twists were predictable, really pushed it down to two stars for me.
However, I am interested in other upcoming books by Roseanne A. Brown (outside of this series) since I can definitely see myself loving other books and worlds by her.
But the characters felt underdeveloped. I did not have the idea that I knew their distinct personality well, but rather that their choices were made for furthering the plot. I found it difficult to understand their reasoning since it wasn't given to the reader and I didn't know them well enough to understand it myself.
Also, there was a trope that I absolutely hate.
Spoiler
(The resurrection trope...)However, I am interested in other upcoming books by Roseanne A. Brown (outside of this series) since I can definitely see myself loving other books and worlds by her.