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sayonion's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
What a disappointment from an established author!
The adventure part of the plot is okay, although Maggie is yet another frustrating heroine who has a ton of power, but barely manages to do anything of her own volition.
The romantic subplot has no real pull. Maggie and Griffin bicker until they're suddenly in love? The only reason I could see that they liked each other was that they were the main characters, so were required to be. The writing didn't make their emotions come alive.
The ending is ridiculous. Even though both Maggie's and Griffin's perspectives are available to the authors, the chapter is written from the perspective of the main character furthest from the action, and then the main action is accomplished by side characters while Maggie and Griffin basically just watch.
The throwaway at the end about Merlin is basically an insult to the reader. It takes focus away from the characters that we ought to care about by now, and for what? There's no point!
Oh, and this book is ridiculously poorly-edited, considering the author. Scenes changed in abrupt and confusing ways. There was a scene where the prince abruptly appears where he shouldn't, then disappears -- I think that was only because the prince's name was accidentally dropped in where a different character was meant to be. Pronouns were used immediately at the beginning of a scene, without mentioning who the pronouns were meant to refer to.
The adventure part of the plot is okay, although Maggie is yet another frustrating heroine who has a ton of power, but barely manages to do anything of her own volition.
The romantic subplot has no real pull. Maggie and Griffin bicker until they're suddenly in love? The only reason I could see that they liked each other was that they were the main characters, so were required to be. The writing didn't make their emotions come alive.
The ending is ridiculous. Even though both Maggie's and Griffin's perspectives are available to the authors, the chapter is written from the perspective of the main character furthest from the action, and then the main action is accomplished by side characters while Maggie and Griffin basically just watch.
The throwaway at the end about Merlin is basically an insult to the reader. It takes focus away from the characters that we ought to care about by now, and for what? There's no point!
Oh, and this book is ridiculously poorly-edited, considering the author. Scenes changed in abrupt and confusing ways. There was a scene where the prince abruptly appears where he shouldn't, then disappears -- I think that was only because the prince's name was accidentally dropped in where a different character was meant to be. Pronouns were used immediately at the beginning of a scene, without mentioning who the pronouns were meant to refer to.
megweed's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.75
sarah143's review against another edition
5.0
Such a stunning read. Featured in my November Book Hooked Box!
marypetrushko's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bookmarkedbyjaycie's review against another edition
4.0
I saw this book randomly recommended and I am so glad I picked this up! It was such a fun time. If you’re looking for a standalone (YA) fantasy with dragons, then I highly recommend! It was easy to read, the world was easy to understand, and it wasn’t heavy like many other fantasy books I’ve read lately. I had a great time reading this.
annap12331's review against another edition
3.0
The ending was fast for me and everything was very convenient. The main conflict was solved a little too easily? The 2 different authors seemed to forget each other's plot lines throughout the book which was frustrating.
Also i can't get behind them falling in love in 7 days.
Also i can't get behind them falling in love in 7 days.
bookishblades's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
raynb0w_r3ads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
This was an interesting story. The MFC being an orphan and being an assistant to a magician. The MMC also being an orphan and being a champion of the city. When the two meet…. Things become a little complicated. Jealousy, hate, love, etc. It’ll take you there. And then Merlin! And Dragons! Not going to lie, I was very confused about the name of the book until the end… and then it was an aha moment.
jd_ed's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Will be searching out the narrators of this book!!!!