Scan barcode
A review by graff_fuller
Pride by Rachel Vincent
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
My favourite story of the series, so far.
I cannot say that Faythe doesn't frustrate me (a LOT of the time), but I can say...that in this story...she was her best self (as revealed to us). I guess I'm seeing it more from her father's POV, for we have two daughters and one son, and our daughters are strong willed and a force to be reckowned with, that's for sure.
I believe that her father is now seeing her in a different light (not just someone to be protected), but someone who has value (other than a breeder). He has given her a LOT of rope, but too often in these books...she's hung herself in a number of the issues set before her. She just doesn't like/honour authority...as it sits within the WereCat nation. She feels that she should have the ability to "opt in" or "opt out", but because she's a Tabby, she really doesn't have the agency of the Toms...which would frustrate my daughters, too.
When we first meet Faythe in the first book, I couldn't stand her (as a character), but the more that we learn of the "inner workings" of the WereCat nation, I actually see her frustration and "sort of" like the way that she "fights the power", though when doing this...you also have to be able to take the punishments handed down, too.
The introduction of this NEW Tabby and what she represents...was really well executed. She has a LOT of trauma wrapped into who she is and how she is, but it will be neat to see this explored in the next book.
I cannot say that Faythe doesn't frustrate me (a LOT of the time), but I can say...that in this story...she was her best self (as revealed to us). I guess I'm seeing it more from her father's POV, for we have two daughters and one son, and our daughters are strong willed and a force to be reckowned with, that's for sure.
I believe that her father is now seeing her in a different light (not just someone to be protected), but someone who has value (other than a breeder). He has given her a LOT of rope, but too often in these books...she's hung herself in a number of the issues set before her. She just doesn't like/honour authority...as it sits within the WereCat nation. She feels that she should have the ability to "opt in" or "opt out", but because she's a Tabby, she really doesn't have the agency of the Toms...which would frustrate my daughters, too.
When we first meet Faythe in the first book, I couldn't stand her (as a character), but the more that we learn of the "inner workings" of the WereCat nation, I actually see her frustration and "sort of" like the way that she "fights the power", though when doing this...you also have to be able to take the punishments handed down, too.
The introduction of this NEW Tabby and what she represents...was really well executed. She has a LOT of trauma wrapped into who she is and how she is, but it will be neat to see this explored in the next book.