lazthewhale's Reviews (667)

The Cruel Prince

Holly Black

4.75

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The Roommate

Rosie Danan

4.25

emotional funny lighthearted 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

Esperance

Heather Frost

5.0

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

House of Lies and Sorrow

Emily Blackwood

3.75

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I really enjoyed reading it, but I wish there was more. I wanted more because some areas felt lacking, but I wanted more because I wanted to deep dove in the book and love there for a bit. Like the book itself is a really strong base, but I felt that the history/background of the kingdom and characters could have been explored with more character development. Overall the plot was interesting, the story moved quickly, and I was hooked. Read the book in 1 sitting and I'm excited to see where book 2 goes.