A review by emsappho
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

Very low-brow fantasy that reads fast-paced despite the SLOW plot-progression.  Elements of the world-building (or lack thereof) took me out of the story sometimes; ex. why is a fantasy world using the Roman calendars?? The main character, Violet, is likeable enough...but also quite annoying. Her motivations are constantly questioned by the other characters in the book and she doesn't go through any real character growth. The pacing of the book was also super weird in that it felt like no time had passed between events and yet it took SO LONG for the plot to move on. The romance between Violet and Xaden was so slow and yet the timing of when they finally do get together it felt rushed. Dain is an ass and IDK why Violet kept making excuses for his behavior. The dragons were my favorite part. 
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