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A review by journeythroughthechapters
Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Thoughts
I thoroughly enjoyed this. I really liked the pacing of this book. It didn’t linger on one plot line too long so I never felt bored. I love the relationship development between our two main characters. I love this was equal part romance and equal part plot. I didn’t feel the romance overtook the plot but towards the end it did entwine.
I don’t know how people read this first book and waited for the second because there was a major cliff hanger at the end. So you can bet I’ve started the second book.
I’m excited to see where this goes. And while the end wasn’t my favourite I can see this being one of my favourite duologies. Depending how the second book goes.
If you like strong female characters, quest stories, romance and familial motivations I think you will like this book.
Representation
POC, Disability (side character)
Content Warning
War, Lose of a loved one, Depression, Sexism, Grief
I thoroughly enjoyed this. I really liked the pacing of this book. It didn’t linger on one plot line too long so I never felt bored. I love the relationship development between our two main characters. I love this was equal part romance and equal part plot. I didn’t feel the romance overtook the plot but towards the end it did entwine.
I don’t know how people read this first book and waited for the second because there was a major cliff hanger at the end. So you can bet I’ve started the second book.
I’m excited to see where this goes. And while the end wasn’t my favourite I can see this being one of my favourite duologies. Depending how the second book goes.
If you like strong female characters, quest stories, romance and familial motivations I think you will like this book.
Representation
POC, Disability (side character)
Content Warning
War, Lose of a loved one, Depression, Sexism, Grief
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Mental illness and Sexism
Minor: Violence