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Godsgrave
by Jay Kristoff
Where to start.
1. Objectively this story was fantastic, yet again. The adventure we're taken on, the descriptions of the fights and environment, the lies and deceit uncovered in this novel all were excellent as usual.
2. I didn't enjoy the story. Not because of how it was written, but because of what it was about, and that's on me and not on this book (scroll down the see why I still decided to rate this only 3 stars).
A little further explanation: the first novel involved a school of assassins with mystery and intrigue at every corner. I didn't know what to expect or how to expect it. It was a wild, wild ride from beginning to end and it kept me captivated and flipping pages. This novel took place mostly in one setting, and while that setting may be captivating to some audiences, it didn't sit well with me. I didn't feel a connection to any of the characters, even our main character. That may have been intentional, but it formed a disconnect between me and this book, making reading it more of a chore than an enjoyment. I was also frustrated this time around by some of the melodrama (while the book itself alludes to having some of this) and inconsistencies. The author took a painstaking amount of time to discuss how our MC can't remember the last time she cried, and then she spends some of the remainder of the novel crying? If that was intended as character development I think it missed the mark. I was also frustrated with the big twists within the plot itself, almost all of which I foresaw.
I think I'm just confused, as to whether the genuine novelty and unique storytelling from the first novel wasn't replicated in book two, because now I'm used to these antics or form of storytelling? Of if book two fell flat all on it's own? I will say, I can't blame the book for not liking the story. That's on me. If I could rate the book based on story alone this would be four to five stars, but I'm going to take into account some of the inconsistencies and things that frustrated me aside from the story, and land at a 3.25 star rating.
Not sure if I'll continue this series...I might have to wait and really dig through reviews first (something I try to never do). I just want to make sure I'm the right audience for the next story.
1. Objectively this story was fantastic, yet again. The adventure we're taken on, the descriptions of the fights and environment, the lies and deceit uncovered in this novel all were excellent as usual.
2. I didn't enjoy the story. Not because of how it was written, but because of what it was about, and that's on me and not on this book (scroll down the see why I still decided to rate this only 3 stars).
A little further explanation: the first novel involved a school of assassins with mystery and intrigue at every corner. I didn't know what to expect or how to expect it. It was a wild, wild ride from beginning to end and it kept me captivated and flipping pages. This novel took place mostly in one setting, and while that setting may be captivating to some audiences, it didn't sit well with me. I didn't feel a connection to any of the characters, even our main character. That may have been intentional, but it formed a disconnect between me and this book, making reading it more of a chore than an enjoyment. I was also frustrated this time around by some of the melodrama (while the book itself alludes to having some of this) and inconsistencies. The author took a painstaking amount of time to discuss how our MC can't remember the last time she cried, and then she spends some of the remainder of the novel crying? If that was intended as character development I think it missed the mark. I was also frustrated with the big twists within the plot itself, almost all of which I foresaw.
I think I'm just confused, as to whether the genuine novelty and unique storytelling from the first novel wasn't replicated in book two, because now I'm used to these antics or form of storytelling? Of if book two fell flat all on it's own? I will say, I can't blame the book for not liking the story. That's on me. If I could rate the book based on story alone this would be four to five stars, but I'm going to take into account some of the inconsistencies and things that frustrated me aside from the story, and land at a 3.25 star rating.
Not sure if I'll continue this series...I might have to wait and really dig through reviews first (something I try to never do). I just want to make sure I'm the right audience for the next story.