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A review by itslorei
A Wildfire in the Grove by Esmeray Sultan
3.0
Idea and concept wise— interesting and has a lot of potential. I think that's the strength of this novel overall.
As much as I want to give this one a higher rating, I just couldn't. Again, this novel is interesting, that much I admit.
My main issue and the reason why I can't give this a higher rating is because of the writing and execution overall. I wasn't really that convinced with the world-building and the plot flow. It feels like it wasn't that fleshed out for me, and it took me a while to really picture it out.
Other than that, there's also some semi-direct nod to HOTD names that had me raising my brow.
Furthermore, the dialogues or some of the phrases felt awkward at times. You can also feel the inconsistency of it.
Another thing is the FMC. For a 26 years old FMC, she's quite immature and, at the same time, weak for me. Her character wasn't really that captivating for me. I really wish that she was much more likeable.
MMC, quite intriguing, I hope to see more developments of him in the 2nd novel.
Although the romance could quite need developments and tweaking, I could say the spice were decent.
Plus, points are also for the interesting characters here. I hope to see more of them in the 2nd novel.
Overall, it could have been better. Potential is there, I wish the execution delivered. Might be anticlimactic as well.I hope the 2nd one will be better.
Thank you, author, for the e-arc opportunity.
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Release Date: September 5, 2024
Date Read: August 29- September 4, 2024
Ratings: 3⭐️
As much as I want to give this one a higher rating, I just couldn't. Again, this novel is interesting, that much I admit.
My main issue and the reason why I can't give this a higher rating is because of the writing and execution overall. I wasn't really that convinced with the world-building and the plot flow. It feels like it wasn't that fleshed out for me, and it took me a while to really picture it out.
Other than that, there's also some semi-direct nod to HOTD names that had me raising my brow.
Furthermore, the dialogues or some of the phrases felt awkward at times. You can also feel the inconsistency of it.
Another thing is the FMC. For a 26 years old FMC, she's quite immature and, at the same time, weak for me. Her character wasn't really that captivating for me. I really wish that she was much more likeable.
MMC, quite intriguing, I hope to see more developments of him in the 2nd novel.
Although the romance could quite need developments and tweaking, I could say the spice were decent.
Plus, points are also for the interesting characters here. I hope to see more of them in the 2nd novel.
Overall, it could have been better. Potential is there, I wish the execution delivered. Might be anticlimactic as well.I hope the 2nd one will be better.
Thank you, author, for the e-arc opportunity.
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Release Date: September 5, 2024
Date Read: August 29- September 4, 2024
Ratings: 3⭐️