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A review by kmoska
The Exiled Queen by Cinda Williams Chima
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
The characters are so well developed and true to themselves throughout the series. Never once do I question why they made the decision they did. I find myself wishing there were more in the series (have not read the last one yet) as the author did such a great job creating a tiny mystery in each novel that expands into a larger world mystery. I love the hints of youthful crushes, but it isn't the main plot by any means. I wouldn't mind more romance, but there really isn't time for that in the suspense that the Author created to get things accomplished in their world.
Speaking of timing, the pace of the book is great, the tasks the characters complete almost remind me of Dungeon and Dragons storytelling and it really feels like you could be the character. You know sometimes books have the characters complete too much for the amount of time that has passed, or the opposite and you find yourself wondering what they did with all their extra time? This was not the case; I felt present for the whole of the story and can't wait to recommend this to others.
Speaking of timing, the pace of the book is great, the tasks the characters complete almost remind me of Dungeon and Dragons storytelling and it really feels like you could be the character. You know sometimes books have the characters complete too much for the amount of time that has passed, or the opposite and you find yourself wondering what they did with all their extra time? This was not the case; I felt present for the whole of the story and can't wait to recommend this to others.