A review by jaqylantern
The Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This was a disappointing and pretty confusing read.
First of all, this book felt totally disconnected from the first book. The only relation seemed to be the characters involved.
Second issue I had was that the book felt like a rough draft. It felt like a bunch of scenes the author wanted to write but hadn't yet thought of how to effectively connect them. We moved among scenes and POVs speradically, it felt.
The first 2/3 of the book felt choppy, just throwing characters and events at the reader. The last 1/3 came together but felt so separate from the rest of the book.
My final issue was the amount of deus ex machina. There were several times something happened or a character behaved a way that made no sense but served the "plot".
Overall this book was very disappointing. I have read worse but there were a few points I almost DNF'd this book. Shame to end 2021 with this book.
First of all, this book felt totally disconnected from the first book. The only relation seemed to be the characters involved.
Second issue I had was that the book felt like a rough draft. It felt like a bunch of scenes the author wanted to write but hadn't yet thought of how to effectively connect them. We moved among scenes and POVs speradically, it felt.
The first 2/3 of the book felt choppy, just throwing characters and events at the reader. The last 1/3 came together but felt so separate from the rest of the book.
My final issue was the amount of deus ex machina. There were several times something happened or a character behaved a way that made no sense but served the "plot".
Overall this book was very disappointing. I have read worse but there were a few points I almost DNF'd this book. Shame to end 2021 with this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: War