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4.5 stars. But very, very close to 5.
During the five days of the unspeakable. The royal family was murdered brutally. A witch was framed. An entire kingdom disappeared with the curse. And thousands of Lumateran became exiles.
The book broke my heart million, trillion times as I felt for our protagonists. Finnikin is so brave and pure (and a little thick sometime, ha!). Evanjalin is so fierce and strong. Supporting casts are also well written.
However, this story is not for the faint of heart bec ...more
During the five days of the unspeakable. The royal family was murdered brutally. A witch was framed. An entire kingdom disappeared with the curse. And thousands of Lumateran became exiles.
The book broke my heart million, trillion times as I felt for our protagonists. Finnikin is so brave and pure (and a little thick sometime, ha!). Evanjalin is so fierce and strong. Supporting casts are also well written.
However, this story is not for the faint of heart bec ...more
I really enjoyed this. The setting was well-drawn and interesting, but what really grabbed me were the characters. The named character, Finnikin, is a young boy growing into manhood amidst times of great trauma for his people. Evanjalin, a young novice who assists him, is mysterious and has the amazing power to "walk through the sleep" of others. Even the adults are distinctive characters whom I came quickly to like.
The plot-line revolves around what has happened to Finnikin's people, and whethe ...more
The plot-line revolves around what has happened to Finnikin's people, and whethe ...more
Aaaaaaand onto Froi of the Exiles. Immediately.
***Read again seven years later. Somehow it's even better.
***Read again in 2025. A perfect reminder of what good fantasy can be after finishing the Onyx Storm mess. Continuing on to Froi. ...more
***Read again seven years later. Somehow it's even better.
***Read again in 2025. A perfect reminder of what good fantasy can be after finishing the Onyx Storm mess. Continuing on to Froi. ...more
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Nov 03, 2012
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marked it as to-read
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