the_escapement's reviews
8 reviews

Golden Son by Pierce Brown

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny 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

5.0

I would never have thought that a sequel could continue the sweeping story and drama as Red Rising. But Pierce Brown masterfully takes us into his universe and slams our head against the wall with his masterful storytelling. I am starting Morning Star IMMEDIATELY!

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny inspiring 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

5.0

A thrilling book that propels you to its conclusion. I am clawing for the next in the series. 

Dune by Frank Herbert

adventurous challenging informative mysterious reflective tense slow-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

5.0

This is a magnum opus of all science fiction for a reason. 

How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

This saga took me by surprise in so many delightful ways. From every high and low, I love every tear it made me shed for every reason. 

The Wicked King by Holly Black

adventurous emotional funny inspiring 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

5.0

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

5.0

Sword of Destiny by Andrzej Sapkowski

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

5.0