![]() And her love interests? Flat throughout the majority of the novel. I had an easier time connecting to her protective, yet stoic older brother. Oftentimes, she felt almost bland to me, even though she has the coolest magical skill set and could raise people from the dead. While Tea was definitely rebellious and strong-willed, I had a hard time connecting to her even though she is the narrator of her own story. Many of them feel one-dimensional, or had character traits described but not shown nearly as much in their actions. ![]() In addition, the characters did not feel as well fleshed out as I would have liked. The comparison to Memoirs of a Geisha is warranted with the descriptions of becoming an asha, but it is not nearly as captivating as Golden’s work. I wanted more action, more daeva fighting, but these were much smaller sections of the book than I had thought would be the case. The descriptions of daily life, while good in moderation, seem like the majority of the novel and cause it to drag. While there are parts that certainly make reading the middle worth it for the end, much of it felt easily skipped. Unfortunately, though the contents inside do oftentimes match the atmosphere given off by the cover, I found myself bored throughout the middle of the book. ![]() It is beautifully dark, with purple hues and the skull right in the center, like a warning to anyone entering. ![]() The cover of this book captivated me and was the original reason I chose to request the novel. ![]()
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