An absolutely surprise for me to have really enjoyed this book. I mean, really it takes the trope we all know as it was and twist it. It takes a very common type of magic we all know and completely twist it. What more can I ask for?
The entire book did begin slow, but the pacing really picked up closer to the end and eventually made me hooked to the book and it became impossible to put down.
Elli, who was a flawed person, although I do admit that she was so incredibly selfless and hard working. But I saw it as a trait that came from her upbringing, not her natural character. And she does have huge moments where she does show her insecurities and vulnerabilities. Especially after she has no magic, it was like taking the whole chosen one trope and twisting it. But I found a fondness for Elli, since she seriously goes through a lot in this book.
As for the romance, I really like Oskar. It had been so long where I have been satisfied with the romance, and this is a small enough part but touching for me to read.
As for Sig, he is so incredibly vulnerable and brutal at the same time. And well, there is a lot more complex characterization when it comes to him, and what he had been through. The same with almost all the other characters. But when it comes to rather twisted pasts, and interesting perspectives. Sig, you’re my favourite.
As for the world, where do I begin. It starts with elemental magic before it all spirals into a completely different sort of world. One which I feel was so incredibly real, and so incredibly rich. All the while hiding so much underneath, and that it isn’t all too nice too. Which is perfectly fine with me, since it really made me question things. And really found plenty of the questions believable and the world even more rich to me. The world is complex, with many contractions, traditions and of course power struggles.
As for the plot, it blew me. The pacing to my taste, was almost perfect. Apart from the beginning where it dragged, but otherwise it basically had me hooked and I just could not stop. And the twists, how much do I wish to be able to not predict the outcome. And well, this is again one of the rate books which took me for a ride. One which I doubt I will find again soon.
So, I recommend this book for defying most expectations. The world is far from perfect, and definitely hides dark secrets. The main character, Elli had struggles which felt so real to me. As she found out more and more, I really enjoyed that she wasn’t stupid to not see but not outright deny. Well, read this if you are tired of the usual tropes and stories. This will will be different, trust me.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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