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I found the fantasy world that was created here to be very interesting, and the author certainly does like her anti-heroes, based on this book and the one other I've read by her so far. However, I felt that the backstory and some of the characters could have used more filling out. We've barely been introduced to our main characters when suddenly they are thrust into their Designated Quest, supposedly in part because of the deep feelings two of the characters apparently formed for each other virt
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First I thought "I refuse to accept this as our hero. Maybe this is just one of those throwaway characters. Oh...nope, I guess he's the hero." Then I thought "oh, great, another 'curse me, WHY AM I SO PRETTY?' female fantasy character." Then came page 131, and this line: "Hard to see Ciani herself, between the makeup that had altered her countenance and the fog of despair that enshrouded her soul." This is exactly where I said "welp, I'm done" and closed the book for good.
I liked the concept but ...more
I liked the concept but ...more
Sep 14, 2011
Min
marked it as considering
Jun 15, 2015
Lasairfiona
marked it as to-read
