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A review by missbreathing
Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
slow-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? Yes
4.0
If it wasn’t obvious from the blurb, this hook is hilarious. I’m rating it 4/5⭐️. Some thoughts:
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First off, this book gets extra points for creativity. I mean, what a premise! And it’s easily the funniest book I’ve ever read. I laughed out loud more times than I can count (although I do know this is the kind of comedy people either love or hate). The prose can be smart and witty, too. This perfectly balances humor with insightful commentary on the power and beauty of the natural world.
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S. T. is a well-rounded protagonist, and you can’t help but root for him. He’s a foul-mouthed, spunky, optimistic little crow. He really grows as the story progresses, although I did feel his arc stalled a bit in the first half of the book.
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This isn’t exactly a long book, at only 300ish pages, but it does drag. The pacing is a little off, and I think the prose can be so embellished at times that it slows the story down. I think my only real issue with the book is how the plot dragged. It doesn’t really nail the whole quest plot structure.
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But it was a darkly funny, unique read with really interesting details and descriptions. It also has a lovely, hopeful ending. I’d recommend this if you’re looking for a good laugh or for something unique. I also have a feeling this would be amazing as an audiobook.
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First off, this book gets extra points for creativity. I mean, what a premise! And it’s easily the funniest book I’ve ever read. I laughed out loud more times than I can count (although I do know this is the kind of comedy people either love or hate). The prose can be smart and witty, too. This perfectly balances humor with insightful commentary on the power and beauty of the natural world.
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S. T. is a well-rounded protagonist, and you can’t help but root for him. He’s a foul-mouthed, spunky, optimistic little crow. He really grows as the story progresses, although I did feel his arc stalled a bit in the first half of the book.
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This isn’t exactly a long book, at only 300ish pages, but it does drag. The pacing is a little off, and I think the prose can be so embellished at times that it slows the story down. I think my only real issue with the book is how the plot dragged. It doesn’t really nail the whole quest plot structure.
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But it was a darkly funny, unique read with really interesting details and descriptions. It also has a lovely, hopeful ending. I’d recommend this if you’re looking for a good laugh or for something unique. I also have a feeling this would be amazing as an audiobook.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Gore
Minor: Drug use and Alcohol