Like the previous book, beautiful, enchanting prose and rich descriptions bring this sequel to life. However, there is lots of telling and little showing, especially for the world-building and characters. Besides this, the underdeveloped concepts and glaring holes in the magic system only made the world-building fall flat for me.
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MY NAME IS MAAME by Jessica George
A conversational yet compelling writing style kept the character-driven storyline captivating and easy to follow. Besides this, media elements, such as texts, emails and Google searches, added a creative and modern element that made the writing even more engaging.
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THE BLOOD TRIALS by N. E. Davenport
Despite some information dumps, I was utterly impressed by the detailed world that is established and infused with a creative mix of sci-fi and magic. Besides this, the casual writing style was easy to follow and filled with sufficient details and descriptions to bring the characters and story to life.
February 2024 Monthly Spotlight
Is it just me, or did January fly by this year?! Hopefully, you managed to squeeze in a few great reads, but even if you did not, it’s a new month, so here are some promising new releases to help you hit your reading goals:
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INK BLOOD SISTER SCRIBE by Emma Törzs
Lush details and descriptions brought this story to life but were jarringly excessive – especially in the first half of the story. On top of this, a third-person point of view was used, which made the writing style even less engaging. There were some cute moments of humour, though, and fewer information dumps in the second half of the story, making the pacing better.
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THIEVES’ GAMBIT by Kayvion Lewis
Though the casual writing style and modern references initially seemed simplistic, it quickly grew on me as picturesque descriptions and details brought the action-packed story to life.
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WRAPPED WITH A BEAU by Lillie Vale
The casual writing style seemed fairly simple but had a fun, creative flare that brought the cosy small-town setting and storyline to life. I also loved the banter and wit infused into the conversations, as these regularly made me smile and laugh.
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THE CITY OF STARDUST by Georgia Summers
A smooth, picturesque writing style weaves together multiple points of view to create an atmospheric story and unique world. However, I struggled to completely immerse myself in the third-person narrative, as this put the events of the story and characters at a distance.