4.5 ⭐️. Almost incredible. Provides lots of ground for meditation on certain theological concepts, takes itself seriously, but also features intricate4.5 ⭐️. Almost incredible. Provides lots of ground for meditation on certain theological concepts, takes itself seriously, but also features intricate battle scenes (loved Wirr and the Oathstone) and sentimental moments. The epilogue shattered me. If it weren’t for certain characters and plot points that seemed to be abandoned because the author couldn’t fit them in, it would be perfect. Also wish El had revealed himself somehow!...more
HOW does this book have the reputation it does. It wasn’t only passively bad as some books are, it was aggressively awful, through and through. I onlyHOW does this book have the reputation it does. It wasn’t only passively bad as some books are, it was aggressively awful, through and through. I only made it to the end (actually 30 pages to the end, I couldn’t even bring myself to finish it) because I foolishly bought the box set and felt bad about wasting my money. ...more
I picked up this (signed copy!!) in a little free library years and years ago, and totally forgot about it. Randomly chose it as my first book of 2025I picked up this (signed copy!!) in a little free library years and years ago, and totally forgot about it. Randomly chose it as my first book of 2025 without knowing anything about the story and was quickly sucked in. Yes, it’s a bit silly at times, but it doesn’t pretend not to be. I loved the 1300s timeline and the use of modern buildings and people. I will probably daydream about visiting Siena for the next few weeks. <3...more
I read the one star reviews for kicks and giggles and found myself agreeing with pretty much everything that was brought up as a negative aspect. The I read the one star reviews for kicks and giggles and found myself agreeing with pretty much everything that was brought up as a negative aspect. The heroine is annoying, the same events (the “betrayals�) are brought up over and over again, the writing is not so good (at all) etc. BUT there was just something about this story that made me unable to put it down as well as made me want to look into Chinese literature more. It felt like reading a Cdrama. The love triangle was on Edward vs Jacob level. I cried non stop for the last 100 pages and I never cry over books!!!! So I can’t lie and give it a poor review. I embarrassingly loved this and will read everything the author publishes in the future. Dang it. Wenzhi >>>>> btw...more
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