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A review by epellicci
Foul Heart Huntsman by Chloe Gong
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
As much as I wanted to love this book... I didn't. The relationship I already had with the characters from previous installments is what kept me invested.
I think what lets Foul Hearts Huntsman down the most is that the entire plot is underpinned by the politics of an era torn by civil war and the threat of foreign invasion, but nowhere does it feel like that politics has been well researched. On several occasions, Chloe Gong tried to brush this off with the characters acknowledging that everything going on was so much bigger than them as individuals, but to be honest this just detracted from their steadfast commitment to their political factions in the first book. It was confusing and a touch lackluster.
Despite several things I didn't enjoy about the book, Gong is back on her stuff when it comes to writing fun, adorable romances. The character relationships bring humour and emotional investment to what would have otherwise been a bit of a disaster. I loved the revival of TVD/TVE characters in particular (although I'd expected a lot more from Ben and Mars after reading Last Violent Call!)
Very mixed feelings in the end for this one. Despite the neat and tidy ending, I was left wanting.
I think what lets Foul Hearts Huntsman down the most is that the entire plot is underpinned by the politics of an era torn by civil war and the threat of foreign invasion, but nowhere does it feel like that politics has been well researched. On several occasions, Chloe Gong tried to brush this off with the characters acknowledging that everything going on was so much bigger than them as individuals, but to be honest this just detracted from their steadfast commitment to their political factions in the first book. It was confusing and a touch lackluster.
Despite several things I didn't enjoy about the book, Gong is back on her stuff when it comes to writing fun, adorable romances. The character relationships bring humour and emotional investment to what would have otherwise been a bit of a disaster. I loved the revival of TVD/TVE characters in particular (although I'd expected a lot more from Ben and Mars after reading Last Violent Call!)
Very mixed feelings in the end for this one. Despite the neat and tidy ending, I was left wanting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Kidnapping