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“The heart he'd offered and had been left to drop on the wooden planks of the river docks. An assassin who had sailed away and a queen who had returned.”
4.5 - That was so good. Probably the best book in the series in terms of writing. I have been desperate for Chaol's healing journey, especially after everything he went through. I was delighted to see him get the story he deserved. I love what Maas did with his characterization. He's definitely her most complex character and she handled his character growth very well. The parts where he acknowledges and accepts his disability were very emotional, leave it to Chaol to break my heart in every book he has been in. We also see a lot of depth in his characterization, from his mixed and bitter feelings towards Aelin (which were so realistic in my opinion) and his reasons behind his loyalty to Dorian and the kingdom. This book should provide enough context for those who claim that Chaol should've handled things better during Queen of Shadows. I loved the journey he took and the resolution of it. My only complaint is about the direction of Chaol's romantic life. I really thought it was unnecessary for every character to end up with someone. But the heroine of this was a wonderful character and I love her and Chaol individually so it didn't bother me that much.
There are side stories and intersecting plots being told in this book. And I loved everything from the new characters (the Khagan family dynamic is both funny and heartwarming) to the shocking twists and reveals.
Also, I never thought I would actually care for Nesryn as a character but her adventure with Sartaq was amazing and boosted my enjoyment of this book.
One of my favorite things about ‘Tower of Dawn' is the southern continent settings. It was refreshing to read the story from another kingdom and different culture. The gorgeous details show how beautifully the author envisioned this place.
“Using the chair is not a punishment. It is not a prison,' he said softly. ‘It never was. And I am as much of a man in that chair, or with that cane, as I am standing on my feet.”
"Manon gave the Thirteen her final order. “Run.” Then Manon Blackbeak whirled and brought Wind-Cleaver down upon her grandmother.”
I enjoyed most of what happened in this book. It was easy to fly through 700 pages because of the suspension and anticipation that builds in each chapter. But I can't get myself interested in the heroine's storyline. She's one of the worst protagonist I've ever read about and her romance with Rowan is insufferable.
There were many different perceptive. I personally enjoyed them all. Manon's character continues to amaze me and Lysandra is great as always. but my favorite chapters were anything revolving around Lorcan and Elide. I could read an entire book about them.
“The Crown Prince tipped his head back to the sky and roared, and it was the battle cry of a god. Then the glass castle shattered.”
2.5 - That was a roller coaster, of both enjoyment and disappointment. The pacing and action parts were better than Heir of Fire. But I do have so many issues with this book while still finding it wildly entertaining at some parts.
In terms of plot. This book was good. I admit that I had trouble getting through the first parts and I'm still coming to terms with how the story took a different direction. But despite my dislike on how some things went down, the action picked up and pulled me into the story. So much awesomeness and one of the best parts is the Manon and Aelin fight. I also think the final parts were better than the majority of the book.
She was a Blackbeak; she was no one's slave. No one's prize horse to breed.Neither was Elide.”
“We're such refined, genteel ladies.”“Please,” Lysandra said, waving a manicured hand, “you and I are nothing but wild beasts wearing human skins. Don't even try to deny it.”
“Everything- everything was for Dorian, for his friend. For himself, he had nothing left to lose. He was nothing more than a nameless oath-breaker, a liar, a traitor.”
“What if we go on,” he said, “only to more pain and despair? What if we go on, only to find a horrible end waiting for us?”Aelin looked northward, as if she could see all the way to Terrasen. “Then it is not the end.”
“So here we are.The end of the road.No. The beginning of the next.”
That was a delightful read. I think the crux of this book for me was the writing. But i really enjoyed the journey the protagonist went through and i found the dialogues between the characters amusing and entertaining.
I liked it enough to continue the series. I'm really in the mood for old school fantasy and this one seems to hit the mark. I also heard a lot of praise for the sequel.
Another spectacular work and my favorite contemporary book by [a:Melina Marchetta 47104 Melina Marchetta https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1277655889p2/47104.jpg]. At this point, i don't think she has the capacity to write anything bad.The Finch-Mackee family drama hits so deep. I don't know how all the dialogues and all the characters seem to be tailored to gut you. Sometimes it's not something sad or tragic, sometimes a simple friendly conversation or family moment can be a tear jerker. The writing in general is outstanding and like every Marchetta book, i end up loving every character and every sentence.While i loved everything and everyone in [b:Saving Francesca 11103838 Saving Francesca Melina Marchetta https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1356068992l/11103838.SY75.jpg 18042740], The complicated family relationships and Tom as the protagonist raised the bar for this book. It's very commendable how the author takes cliché situations and turns them into something profound.Some parts didn't grip like the way most of the author's other books do. But i don't think that this story is meant to be read to be hooked in, but to understand and appreciate. Tom as a protagonist surprised me and he ended up being my favorite Marchetta character besides Froi.
“Because I am lost," she whispered onto the earth. "And I do not know the way.”
I'm still conflicted about the rating. While i loved the first two books of the series, i really struggled with this one. There were numerous things that i loved but it was also so slow and a huge portion of the book was very boring.
I understand what the author is trying to do - introducing new concepts and forging a way for the next books to follow. But my problem wasn't the storytelling - which was amazing. My main issue with this book is the way it dragged. I liked Celaena's chapters at first, but then they became too angsty, too repetitive and honestly i found myself not caring at all about her time in Wendlyn. I had a hard time not to skim her chapters, and by the time i finished the book, i forgot everything that happened in her parts. So basically i wasn't fully immersed in her journey and that is a me problem to be honest. Also, Rowan is so dull.
As for the saving graces of the book, the introduction of Manon was so good. I loved the witches sub-plot and i absolutely loved Manon and Abraxos. I'm so looking forward to see where her character arc is heading.
I still think the pacing picked up by the end of the book. The last chapters were super intense and i honestly was on edge when i reached Chaol and Dorian chapters. My heart broke for them, i love these two so much and they deserve so much better. Aedion was a cool addition to the story, i enjoyed the chapters where he and Chaol teamed up, i thought they made an awesome duo.
To sum it up, this book is definitely shifting the story into a new direction that i'm not sure it will be to my liking. I enjoyed half of this book because of the side characters and i will definitely continue the series for them, but this is probably my least favorite in the series
Utterly addictive. I'm fascinated by the storytelling and the absorbing writing.
Reading this book is like being swooped into a comic book, except that graphics aren't needed because the author's detailed description and wonderful prose displays the sinister atmosphere of the story.
I was predisposed to love this book because of the delightfully dark characters and complex dynamics, but i wasn't expecting to be completely immersed in this magnificent story.
4.5
There wasn't anything drastically different from most YA fantasy books, but the author managed to make the story enjoyable and exciting to the end.
The characters are quite likeable. I liked Meira's resilience and strength, she was an amazing heroine. Both Mather and Theron were good characters and it made me tolerate the love triangle despite being one of my pet peeves. Although i have to admit that Theron appeals more to me as a love interest.
The construction of the world is intriguing and the plot is constantly engaging. There were too much info dump but i didn't mind that because the world building was interesting enough to read more about.
That was fun! As a fan of the high fantasy genre, this one met my expectations.
The author managed to make me care about the characters just from the first installment, while i still don't know which side of the war i'm rooting for, all i can say is that the characters were equally likeable and frustrating at the same time.
Nothing exceptional about the plot but it was fast paced and i was entertained thoroughly, i'm looking forward to delve into this series.
“My name is Celaena Sardothien," she whispered, "and I will not be afraid.”
I loved this! It adds more depth to Celaena's character. I think my favorite story is the assassin and the desert because of the complex female friendship and i enjoyed reading about Celaena's time there. But i also liked the last two stories because of how interesting Arobyn as an antagonist was and also because of Lysandra and Sam.
