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A review by theliteraryapothecary
Phased by Tori Tecken
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
I loved everything about this book and would not change a single thing (You hear that Tori! Don't change it!) This book found me at just the right time. I was in the middle of reading a whole bunch of fantasy books that were all to an extent at war with male soldier type characters, and they were all starting to blend into one another. Then Phased came along and pushed them all to the side and said get ready for something completely different - and boy was I ready!
CAWPILE score - 9.0 (which gives it 5 stars status)
Characters - 10: I love them ALL! The characters felt so real and gritty and believable. There were times that I had to remind myself that these are fictional characters and some of them even werewolves. Even the "villains" were believable and terrifying in their own rights.
Atmosphere - 9: The atmosphere and setting were just right for the story. It gave homy vibes when it should, tense feelings in tense situations. It all fit with the story.
Writing Style - 9: I did not want to stop reading this book, which is a huge testament to Tecken's writing. During a time when I'm DNFing more books than normal, this was one that I kind of didn't want to end.
Plot - 8.5: Plot was both slightly predictable in the sense that I had a feeling things were going to happen, however I had no idea how they'd happen and when - so many twists and turns it kept me on the edge of my seat and reading.
Intrigue - 8: There was a ton of intrigue in terms of characters, who can we trust, who can't we trust? And also in terms of what's happening in the story. So many twists and turns, and starting early in the book, that I never knew what was going to happen next.
Logic - 8.5: Everything made sense with the story and the characters.
Enjoyment - 10: Thoroughly enjoyed this book and can't wait for the 2nd part of this (now) duology!
Total - 63/7 = 9.0/5 star.
CAWPILE score - 9.0 (which gives it 5 stars status)
Characters - 10: I love them ALL! The characters felt so real and gritty and believable. There were times that I had to remind myself that these are fictional characters and some of them even werewolves. Even the "villains" were believable and terrifying in their own rights.
Atmosphere - 9: The atmosphere and setting were just right for the story. It gave homy vibes when it should, tense feelings in tense situations. It all fit with the story.
Writing Style - 9: I did not want to stop reading this book, which is a huge testament to Tecken's writing. During a time when I'm DNFing more books than normal, this was one that I kind of didn't want to end.
Plot - 8.5: Plot was both slightly predictable in the sense that I had a feeling things were going to happen, however I had no idea how they'd happen and when - so many twists and turns it kept me on the edge of my seat and reading.
Intrigue - 8: There was a ton of intrigue in terms of characters, who can we trust, who can't we trust? And also in terms of what's happening in the story. So many twists and turns, and starting early in the book, that I never knew what was going to happen next.
Logic - 8.5: Everything made sense with the story and the characters.
Enjoyment - 10: Thoroughly enjoyed this book and can't wait for the 2nd part of this (now) duology!
Total - 63/7 = 9.0/5 star.