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A review by nerdyforbooks_
The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Why does Andrea Stewart have to hit me in all the feels? I truly love this series and devoured this last installment. Is it perfect? No, but I enjoyed the story and the ride it took me on.
Yes, there are a lot of repeated mistakes in this book or things that feel like “pointless side missions.” That felt like the point though. Lin was never taught how to truly be Emperor - she was never supposed to be! She’s still trying to figure out who she is while also finding out what is truly a priority for the empire. She doesn’t have her own Ranami to keep her ass educated & focused.
Most of the pacing issues felt better handled in this book and slowly more of the world/magic is addressed. Do we know all of it? No, but neither do the people. I would love for Andrea Stewart to do a prequel series. Give me all those details 🙌🏻
What a wild ride into this unique world. Appreciated all of these grey, realistic characters.
Yes, there are a lot of repeated mistakes in this book or things that feel like “pointless side missions.” That felt like the point though. Lin was never taught how to truly be Emperor - she was never supposed to be! She’s still trying to figure out who she is while also finding out what is truly a priority for the empire. She doesn’t have her own Ranami to keep her ass educated & focused.
Most of the pacing issues felt better handled in this book and slowly more of the world/magic is addressed. Do we know all of it? No, but neither do the people. I would love for Andrea Stewart to do a prequel series. Give me all those details 🙌🏻
What a wild ride into this unique world. Appreciated all of these grey, realistic characters.