I'm forever mesmerized by the fact that I never know where her books are going. You could make a million guesses and never know.
This book is no exc4.5
I'm forever mesmerized by the fact that I never know where her books are going. You could make a million guesses and never know.
This book is no exception. I found some of the pacing difficult at parts, but that's my only real critic. The characters, their motives and the plot was all solid....more
This is a delightful book, full of magic and mystery. My only criticism (a me problem really) is I would have liked more worldbuilding over romance. IThis is a delightful book, full of magic and mystery. My only criticism (a me problem really) is I would have liked more worldbuilding over romance. It was much more romance focused than I was expecting. That being said it was still interesting and well written and I'm excited to read the rest of the series!...more
At no point did I know exactly where this was going. I had some guesses and some were close but nothing was 100% correct. I strongly suggest you go inAt no point did I know exactly where this was going. I had some guesses and some were close but nothing was 100% correct. I strongly suggest you go into this book as blindly as possible. It's worth it to fully experience the wild ride.
I also suggest buddy reading with someone because you will want to discuss it with someone immediately....more
This was a very interesting story, full of intrigue and lore, but I felt it was a little rushed. There are too many storylines that did3.5 rounded up.
This was a very interesting story, full of intrigue and lore, but I felt it was a little rushed. There are too many storylines that didn't quite come together smoothly. I didn't feel like the characters were flushed out completely.
Nevertheless, as a debut, it was still very good, and I will be reading the next book in The series!...more
This book was also good, but I have such anxiety reading about Amara's life. I can't bring myself to not read it but oof...can it be difficult to wantThis book was also good, but I have such anxiety reading about Amara's life. I can't bring myself to not read it but oof...can it be difficult to want to dive back in sometimes.
I appreciate the insight and realness Elodie Harper brings to us through her impeccable writing in the form of Amara and others, but be warned, be expected to experience a full range of emotions while reading....more