A review by saraverboom
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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? N/A
4.5
Yet another beautifully written story by Rebecca Ross.
Here’s a few quick thoughts on the book (will update this review later for more details):
- characters are authentic and diverse. It’s easy to relate to Iris’ thoughts and emotions.
- the world is interesting but still quite vague. Not entirely sure what the role of the magic in this world is
- the mythology is also interesting but again: vague. I need to know more about the war, the gods, the monsters, etc.
- I thought the WW1 setting was original for a fantasy novel; so far I’ve mostly read fantasy novels set in medieval times.
- the romance is cute
- the writing is beautiful. It sucks you in and before you know it, you’ve read half of the book in one sitting.
Spoilers:
- I was afraid it would be a whole thing when Iris learned Roman was Carver but fortunately it wasn’t
Here’s a few quick thoughts on the book (will update this review later for more details):
- characters are authentic and diverse. It’s easy to relate to Iris’ thoughts and emotions.
- the world is interesting but still quite vague. Not entirely sure what the role of the magic in this world is
- the mythology is also interesting but again: vague. I need to know more about the war, the gods, the monsters, etc.
- I thought the WW1 setting was original for a fantasy novel; so far I’ve mostly read fantasy novels set in medieval times.
- the romance is cute
- the writing is beautiful. It sucks you in and before you know it, you’ve read half of the book in one sitting.
Spoilers:
Spoiler
- I was afraid it would be a whole thing when Iris learned Roman was Carver but fortunately it wasn’t
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Grief, Addiction, and Alcohol
Moderate: Vomit and Blood