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rated it 4 stars
Feb 21, 2018 09:33AM
I hope you like it, because I am really into it. It is all about plotting and political intrigue, no other action, but it still has me plastered to it.
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I finished it and I am in love!!! Not quite a 5 star read, but getting there for sure! This is the kind of different I was not expecting but I truly enjoyed!!! I am soooo looking forward to the next volume in the series!
Is it terrible that I felt my heart break for the merchant? I felt so sorry for him...
Choko wrote: "Is it terrible that I felt my heart break for the merchant? I felt so sorry for him..."I think you're supposed to. You get to see his sympathetic side in his relationship with Amat. People are morally complex creatures. In real life people may feel trapped in a situation, or make excuses to justify their actions. He's just doing his job. The banality of evil and all that.
Choko wrote: "Is it terrible that I felt my heart break for the merchant? I felt so sorry for him..."The whole scene, the last one between him and Amat (also the one when she prevented him from speaking his heart) was masterfully written. And I also admired how 'ordinary' tropes have been reworked here.
You guys are right! This relationship was just perfectly developed and conveyed! I was very impressed!!!! I am so glad I got to read this. It was a treat:)
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Scott wrote: "Glad you guys all liked it. A favorite of mine."I almost gave it 5 stars, but I am leaving space for the rest of the series to grow:):):)
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I almost gave it 5 stars, but I am leaving space for the rest of the series to grow:):):)"
It does. I gave them all 5*'s but book #3 is the best.
I am just about to look on Audible and see if they have this book. If they do, I will read it, and then join in for the second book. But I might still post my thoughts as I read the book.
Do so Kelsey. For me this turned out to be one of the best reads last month and I'm very looking forward to continuing the series.
I am putting this one on the side for a bit.While I am enjoying it, I am in a mood for something else. I might come back to it in a couple of weeks.
Miche, I know how that goes sometimes. Sometimes you're just in the mood for something else. Let us know when you come back to it though. :)Kelsey, I hope you can find it on Audible so you can join us!
Melissa wrote: "Miche, I know how that goes sometimes. Sometimes you're just in the mood for something else. Let us know when you come back to it though. :)"I will!
My mood shifted so I picked up the book again today and finally finished it. Time to go check all the spoiler tags!
Veronica wrote: "I finished last night. I enjoyed the writing and most of the story but I feel pretty dissatisfied with the way things ended.(view spoiler)"
I agree with everything you said here, Veronica.
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Iain wrote: "You hit the nail on the head with Liat... (view spoiler)"That was my main issue with her too.
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Beautifully written. I loved the eastern nuances and how well the characters were presented. Both Amat and Seedless dominated the show. :)I am going to continue the series, but I am not sure if I will keep up with the schedule of the with the buddy reads. I am a moody reader and lately my reading mood has been very volatile.
Miche wrote: "Beautifully written. I loved the eastern nuances and how well the characters were presented. Both Amat and Seedless dominated the show. :)I am going to continue the series, but I am not sure if I..."
The second book gives major improvement, I think. I gave the first one three stars but the second one is a solid four.
