A review by hannahpings
The Realms of the Gods by Tamora Pierce

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-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

3.0

such a drop-off in quality and content, especially after the terrific one-two punch that is wolf speaker and emperor mage. genuinely don't know what pierce was thinking here. the realms of the gods is a significant departure from both the central action of this series and the progressive, eco- and equity-centered politicking of its predecessors. it also––and you knew this was coming––puts its minor student/adult teacher romance in your face and front and center. this was my first reread of realms as an adult, and reading the relationship between daine and numair felt even more icky and disappointing than i'd anticipated. like much of this book, it just feels bad, man.
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