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A review by lauradanby
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
It took me a while to get into this book. I felt like the beginning was super overwritten and excessive. I also felt as though the author expected us to be invested in certain characters early without putting in the work to create that investment. This being said, as I continued reading and got to know the characters more, it became easier to buy in.
Being structured around the trials meant that the novel kept a good pace and tension remained. Overall, a good read and I am excited to pick up the next one.
Being structured around the trials meant that the novel kept a good pace and tension remained. Overall, a good read and I am excited to pick up the next one.
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death and Confinement
Minor: Rape