Brady
On one hand, I read this book very quickly, the structure was new to me, and I always wanted to know what was going to happen next. But on the other, the first 75% of the Luceum plotline dragged and the ending was very unsatisfying. On one hand, it feels like a lot happened (especially in Res) but on the other, I feel like there wasn't actually that much big picture plot progression? Like, the book answers a lot of questions in the first few chapters via Craeor/Obiteum, these same answers get retread in every world, and then there's only one major twist beyond that at the very end (which hopefully is not just copying Mistborn).
This very much feels like a set up book where more questions were asked than answered. The structure was new to me and I appreciate that it added complexity and made the main character less of a Gary Sue.
I liked it and I'll definitely read the next book, but I'm hoping this is the weakest book in the series.
On one hand, I read this book very quickly, the structure was new to me, and I always wanted to know what was going to happen next. But on the other, the first 75% of the Luceum plotline dragged and the ending was very unsatisfying. On one hand, it feels like a lot happened (especially in Res) but on the other, I feel like there wasn't actually that much big picture plot progression? Like, the book answers a lot of questions in the first few chapters via Craeor/Obiteum, these same answers get retread in every world, and then there's only one major twist beyond that at the very end (which hopefully is not just copying Mistborn).
This very much feels like a set up book where more questions were asked than answered. The structure was new to me and I appreciate that it added complexity and made the main character less of a Gary Sue.
I liked it and I'll definitely read the next book, but I'm hoping this is the weakest book in the series.
I finished this book but didn't really enjoy it. The scope has simply gotten out of hand and the plot is too messy. The first 3 books were all pretty good and memorable, but this one wasn't. The main 3 characters at this point have all become repetitive and annoying. I decided to stop reading this series after this book. I'm fact, this book basically put me off of extra large books (600+ pages) completely.
I finished this book but didn't really enjoy it. The scope has simply gotten out of hand and the plot is too messy. The first 3 books were all pretty good and memorable, but this one wasn't. The main 3 characters at this point have all become repetitive and annoying. I decided to stop reading this series after this book. I'm fact, this book basically put me off of extra large books (600+ pages) completely.
Much more similar in structure to the first two books of the original trilogy. Possibly the most tragic one. tbh I don't love Collins's writing - it's very basic. But I like the Hunger Games world so welcome any additions to the lore.
Much more similar in structure to the first two books of the original trilogy. Possibly the most tragic one. tbh I don't love Collins's writing - it's very basic. But I like the Hunger Games world so welcome any additions to the lore.
Fast paced, very little exposition, steadily trickles the lore, tense and mysterious, good characters. Main character is definitely a Gary Stu with seemingly infinite energy when needed, but it keeps the book moving!
My favorite sci-fantasy book I've read since Red Rising - they both have page-turning pace.
Fast paced, very little exposition, steadily trickles the lore, tense and mysterious, good characters. Main character is definitely a Gary Stu with seemingly infinite energy when needed, but it keeps the book moving!
My favorite sci-fantasy book I've read since Red Rising - they both have page-turning pace.
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