Sheryl Dougherty’s Reviews > Alchemised > Status Update
Sheryl Dougherty
is on page 265 of 1030
Compared to Manacled where you know the backstory this so far is kind of a slow burn for me with a lot of world building, character introductions and complex magic, that I kinda get bored with - I'm way more interested in Helena and Kains interactions.
This book has gotten a lot of criticism claiming it romanticizes rape. So far I think the author has done well to explain the complexities of a violent relationship
— Oct 26, 2025 05:54PM
This book has gotten a lot of criticism claiming it romanticizes rape. So far I think the author has done well to explain the complexities of a violent relationship
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Sheryl Dougherty
is on page 363 of 1030
This was kind of a slog for me the first 200 pages due to the world building. It's getting better with more focus on the characters and their development, but still seems to be a lot of words and descriptions that I find unnecessary. I'm finding myself taking breaks to read other things.
Manacled I found to be so much better because the world was already created and familiar and the backstory known.
— Nov 12, 2025 05:23PM
Manacled I found to be so much better because the world was already created and familiar and the backstory known.
