A review by readingwithmeredith
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious 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? Yes

4.75

Characters: 4
Connection to the book/Enjoyment: 4
Setting: 4
Plot/Overall Story: 3
Writing: 4

Every point= 0.25 stars, max per category 4 points

I really enjoyed this more than I thought. It took me about 50 pages to get invested and then I didn’t want to put it down. I do feel very confused on the fantasy element, but I think I might just need to go back and reread some parts or hope that book 2 explains more. I didn’t feel like there was enough background to help me understand the gods at war, but it also could be my inability to wrap my head around fantasy worlds. 

I really loved the characters in this story, the writing style, the use of letters, and the pacing was well done. This didn’t feel like a YA book(mainly because of how well written it was compared to most YA), and with the one open door scene I found myself double checking that it wasn’t categorized as adult. Overall, I enjoyed this way more than I expected and am eager to read book 2! 
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