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Rating: 2.5 stars
I had such high expectations for this and was immediately drawn into the world, however, I was disappointed with the execution. I had issues with the pacing, info-dumps and the antagonist's motivations didn't feel strong enough.
I think I would have loved this more if the book had been condensed and if we'd experienced everything from Kallina's perspective - and I might ship her with her brother's love interest.... ...more
I had such high expectations for this and was immediately drawn into the world, however, I was disappointed with the execution. I had issues with the pacing, info-dumps and the antagonist's motivations didn't feel strong enough.
I think I would have loved this more if the book had been condensed and if we'd experienced everything from Kallina's perspective - and I might ship her with her brother's love interest.... ...more
A book that lured me in and slowly seduced me with its intricate world building and immersive storyline. When a person in an honourable position suddenly dies under suspicious circumstances, you have 2 options - have an open investigation or engage in a covert operation to determine whether it was sinister and you have one clue: poison. A story of treachery and intrigue that is told in 2 perspectives; a reliable poison proofer and an unreliable understudy. Besides the slowly developing storyline
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I was so pleasantly surprised by this book.
City of Lies started off really slow for me. I struggled to get into the first few chapters, but by the time I got about 100 pages in, I was well and truly hooked. I felt that this book took a really unique perspective on the notion of overthrowing a kingdom - something which has been done about a thousand times in numerous fantasy novels.
It's a book that's much less focused on external affairs, and more focused on internal affairs. It is also focused ...more
City of Lies started off really slow for me. I struggled to get into the first few chapters, but by the time I got about 100 pages in, I was well and truly hooked. I felt that this book took a really unique perspective on the notion of overthrowing a kingdom - something which has been done about a thousand times in numerous fantasy novels.
It's a book that's much less focused on external affairs, and more focused on internal affairs. It is also focused ...more
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