I found myself having trouble getting into this book, both Poison Study and Magic Study I enjoyed, espcially Posion Study, but this book didn’t suck me in the same way those first two did. I think this may have stemmed from a sense of disbelieve, but with this story I found myself skeptical. No one is as talented as Yelena, she is the most powerful magician, most powerful fighter etc etc and I found it a bit wearing that she more or less overcame everything almost single handedly. It was unrealistic and I felt no tension or sense of danger as I was just waiting for Yelena to perk up with one of her many talents and save everyone.
But, the book was still enjoyable and over all I thought the series was fantastic, I liked the world that had been created and the characters within it. This is well worth a read if you are looking for a fantasy read with some lovable characters and an interesting new world to explore.
Overall I give this series:
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I really loved this series as a whole. I like the cover you have posted better than the normal ones.
Oh Oh! I was hoping to hear this one blew you away. I yet to listen to it, I still will, and maybe now that my expectations are low I will find it more enjoyable.
Thanks!!
I prefer the other covers for this book! But these were the only ones I could get when I was looking for the books lol!
I don’t know what it was about this one, I just think the others were better, but it is still well worth reading (listening!) to!
Suz
I haven’t read much YA, but I wonder if her taking it all on single-handedly is part of that. I have seen that a few times before in YA fiction.
I haven’t read this series yet, but I appreciate the knowledge that this might not be one to have high expectations over.
Thanks!
I still haven’t read this series, but I’ve been meaning to. Thanks for the review, I now have a better feel for what the book is about.