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Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas
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| It took me a very long time to finish this book due to being busy. I really don't know where to start... Although this book is pretty long, I binged most of it in a day and it's definitely very readable, despite what other reviewers say about it dragging. In my case though, I did skim quite a bit through descriptions which didn't detract anything from the novel. I read some other reviews so I could more easily grasp my thoughts and emotions. One recurring opinion that I agreed with is the exasperating plethora of badass mantras and speeches about Aelin being #1. Like, I get she is powerful and amazing but after awhile, it really just goes over my head and I could not care less. Another thing reviewers pointed out was the futility of Arobynn and the King. Their deaths were too fast and there was a lot more to the story behind them. Especially Arobynn because who would believe that he could be taken down that easily...? Once again, this has high fantasy like Heir of Fire which I enjoyed but I do feel like I would have enjoyed a bit more fantasy. And the romance was still subtle but it definitely blossomed between Rowan and Aelin and I am not really that mad about it; I quite enjoyed it and it seemed natural. Aelin and Rowan are still the same badass people they are. I adored Aedion and Lysandra. Nesryn, I couldn't bring myself to care for. Chaol turned into someone I don't even know, I can't help but blame the awkward character development Sarah J. Maas did with him. His interactions with everyone were so weird and unnatural, I did not like. Dorian is still amazing. I had a hard time really delving into Manon's chapters; she didn't feel as breathtaking to me but nonetheless, I am still proud of her character development (although it was a tad fast). Elide... I also couldn't care less. Lorcan, I enjoyed the brief encounters we had with him. I definitely rushed through the novel so that might be partially why I am not as spellbound as I was with Heir of Fire. Still, I love Maas' writing and the amazing plot twists- those still STUN ME! Also, I am so grateful that there wasn't an awful cliffhanger- I finished perfectly content. :) (except pining for more romance but that's irrelevant) Despite my grievances, I still adored Queen of Shadows and am PUMPED for ToG5!! I'll post more reviews soon, xx Jennifer |
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