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I see the appeal. It's well written epic fantasy thru and thru.
But I am just so not in the mood for an info dump on the worldbuilding and the slow pace. I know nothing is really happening in a book when it takes me 2 weeks to read 100 pages of it. Then, I skipped to 90% to see if it sped up, and saw no significant difference in the plot or tone.
And so I'm acting on my goal to DNF more books
But I am just so not in the mood for an info dump on the worldbuilding and the slow pace. I know nothing is really happening in a book when it takes me 2 weeks to read 100 pages of it. Then, I skipped to 90% to see if it sped up, and saw no significant difference in the plot or tone.
And so I'm acting on my goal to DNF more books
People who were pleased with book 1, the Justice of Kings, seem to be happy with book 2, The Tyranny of Faith.
However, to me as my starting place, book 2 felt like a middle book in the trilogy: a plot without a strong beginning or a firm ending. I think this kind of dry narration and wandering focus is part of the appeal of this series. It lends a reality and weight to the account, as if it's in a 1800's style.
In the very beginning, I was intrigued. However, as the book went from political side quest to and fro, I grew bored. The detached style of the narration and the passivity of our narrator didn't help.
The ending, I admit, was much faster paced than the beginning. The plot twists us farther and deeper into dark magicks, and the result is powerful and heart-wrenching. The farther into the annals of this book I got, the dread and anxiety-ridden politics twisted ever more. I, personally, felt that it wasn't worth the boring first half.
Thanks to Orbit and Netgalley for a copy to review. All opinions are my own.
However, to me as my starting place, book 2 felt like a middle book in the trilogy: a plot without a strong beginning or a firm ending. I think this kind of dry narration and wandering focus is part of the appeal of this series. It lends a reality and weight to the account, as if it's in a 1800's style.
In the very beginning, I was intrigued. However, as the book went from political side quest to and fro, I grew bored. The detached style of the narration and the passivity of our narrator didn't help.
The ending, I admit, was much faster paced than the beginning. The plot twists us farther and deeper into dark magicks, and the result is powerful and heart-wrenching. The farther into the annals of this book I got, the dread and anxiety-ridden politics twisted ever more. I, personally, felt that it wasn't worth the boring first half.
Thanks to Orbit and Netgalley for a copy to review. All opinions are my own.
Quantum Radio is a sci-fi thriller. I would love to recommend this book to people who are interested in quantum mechanics.
However, I would even more recommend this book to WWII history nerds. The plot ends up revolving around some alternate history ideas, and it gets deep in the weeds there. At many points, it feels more like a alternate history adventure than a sci-fi thriller.
This novel has an intriguing premise and consistent pacing. I could barely put it down! It balances its point-of-views well, and each protagonist gets their own character development arc.
In the end, the novel very clearly sets up for many more adventures in the series. I felt like this fizzled the finale a little, as I realized that many of the items teased throughout the novel would not be getting resolved anytime soon.
A review including this book will be on my Youtube channel in the coming weeks, at https://youtube.com/@ChloeFrizzle
Thanks to Head of Zeus and Netgalley for a copy of this book to review. All opinions are my own.
However, I would even more recommend this book to WWII history nerds. The plot ends up revolving around some alternate history ideas, and it gets deep in the weeds there. At many points, it feels more like a alternate history adventure than a sci-fi thriller.
This novel has an intriguing premise and consistent pacing. I could barely put it down! It balances its point-of-views well, and each protagonist gets their own character development arc.
In the end, the novel very clearly sets up for many more adventures in the series. I felt like this fizzled the finale a little, as I realized that many of the items teased throughout the novel would not be getting resolved anytime soon.
A review including this book will be on my Youtube channel in the coming weeks, at https://youtube.com/@ChloeFrizzle
Thanks to Head of Zeus and Netgalley for a copy of this book to review. All opinions are my own.
What I liked:
- Fascinating discussion on asexuality: what it is and variations of it.
- Very intersectional: with gender roles, race, disability, culture, etc.
What I didn't like:
- Somewhat unfocused, repetitive.
- The book pairs asexuality with political liberalism & non-religiousocity. It's neglecting the Ace people that are politically conservative and/or religious. It feels inherently oversimplistic and false to me. When the book does acknowledge these people, it's always framing their circumstances as their enemy in their Ace awakening.
- Fascinating discussion on asexuality: what it is and variations of it.
- Very intersectional: with gender roles, race, disability, culture, etc.
What I didn't like:
- Somewhat unfocused, repetitive.
- The book pairs asexuality with political liberalism & non-religiousocity. It's neglecting the Ace people that are politically conservative and/or religious. It feels inherently oversimplistic and false to me. When the book does acknowledge these people, it's always framing their circumstances as their enemy in their Ace awakening.
There's books that have a confusing -- yet intriguing -- beginning. And then there's this. The New Word Quota is a bit overboard and the worldbuilding and plot setup are so vague as to never feel anything but confusing and convoluted.
But I think the most disappointing thing is that my favorite plotline -- a loner with cripplingly strong empath magic -- felt emotionless, lackluster, and passive.
DNF @ 47%
But I think the most disappointing thing is that my favorite plotline -- a loner with cripplingly strong empath magic -- felt emotionless, lackluster, and passive.
DNF @ 47%
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