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A review by meluxmade
The Sting of Victory by S.D. Simper
3.0
3.5 ⭐️
I just feel like the ending was so rushed and unexpected it doesn’t matter that there’s a sequel. Also I hated the way Flowra’s decisions was based upon constantly liking and prioritizing Ayla, I wish she was vengeful and morally grey just because it pleases her and for herself and no one else. Also I’m sorry I couldn’t get over the abuse of how violent Ayla was with her and how Ayla didn’t respect her first wish. It’s like she forgave her too quickly. I hate how the other characters view her as their naive little girl like she’s a toy dangling there to be saved and protected, it’s just so weird. I wish they explored Flowra as a complex character instead throughout the whole book. However I’m glad that the book explored the themes of trauma and the impact of trauma in how it could inform and influence one’s decision.
I just feel like the ending was so rushed and unexpected it doesn’t matter that there’s a sequel. Also I hated the way Flowra’s decisions was based upon constantly liking and prioritizing Ayla, I wish she was vengeful and morally grey just because it pleases her and for herself and no one else. Also I’m sorry I couldn’t get over the abuse of how violent Ayla was with her and how Ayla didn’t respect her first wish. It’s like she forgave her too quickly. I hate how the other characters view her as their naive little girl like she’s a toy dangling there to be saved and protected, it’s just so weird. I wish they explored Flowra as a complex character instead throughout the whole book. However I’m glad that the book explored the themes of trauma and the impact of trauma in how it could inform and influence one’s decision.