A review by aroseshaw
Scorpica by G.R. Macallister

adventurous dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5


“She had all-magic”

📖Scorpica by GR Macallister
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The first book in The Five Queendoms series, Scorpica is an epic fantasy set in a world ruled by women. Each of the Queendoms, not only ruled over by queens but where women are the center of civilization, relies on the others to Mai took the delicate balance and prosperity achieved by all. Suddenly the world is thrown into uncertainty when girls stop being born and an ancient power awakens which seeks to  ascend over even the queens.

Scorpica is told through multiple interwoven story lines, each complex with interesting characters. At times, action packed and left me holding my breath, at other times it’s a slow world building saga. 

Overall, I love the plot and the display of women in power and am definitely going to read the next book. However, it took me a long time to get through this one. I don’t have much attachment to many of the characters, although they are all interesting, and the pacing was jarringly slow between the action moments. I also loved that this is a women-forward fantasy novel and even though this first book left me unsatisfied, I’m looking forward to the next book.

TW: murder, child abuse, child abandonment, human saceifice

Challenges:
Popsugar: set in a non patriarchal society
Kats: multiple POVs
52: less than 2022 goodreads reviews
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