A review by annick
A Deal with the Elf King by Elise Kova

adventurous hopeful lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

0.75

Oof. I wanted to like this. I don’t recommend. 

I found this so disappointing. This had promise. I got bored again and again. I struggled to feel interest or engagement with the characters. 

And was skimming from 40% and again from 70%. Too much padded inner narrative and reflection. The writing of plot, dialogue and inner POV narrative - each struggled to keep my interest. I only wondered if it started as fanfic. It would have been better as a short story or novella of 1/5 this le gtg. And  The spice was veiled. 

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