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Wings of Sunfire and Darkness (Awakened Fates, #3)
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I liked this but I didn't engage as much as I had done with book two; this is one of those where I wish there were half stars available as its between a three and a four star read for me. I like Devrony and enjoyed her development in this as she comes to terms with forging her own path as well as her chemistry with Solo although Argylle is still my favourite; he was such a great side character. I have always been invested in the mythology of the series and enjoyed the ending and the epilogue was a very sweet send off to these characters.
However, I felt it was just a little disjointed as a follow up to book two. There had been a truly epic stand off with Prince Enver with Devonry but its not really touched on significantly again and I felt I was missing a bit of closure on that storyline. Although in fairness there was an epilogue at the end of book two, it just felt like a hard left turn for the plot to have moved forward from that to focussing on Celine being ill and a disease which had swept the land instead of mentioning what had happened to Devonry (both mentally and physically). I felt like a lot of things had happened off page although I did enjoy seeing things like Celine and Argylle's relationship evolve via Devonry and Solo's POVs. There was also a lot of journeying from place to place in this and as much as I love the one horse trope I was ready for the action to kick up a gear which for me led to the finale feeling a bit rushed after three books of build up. I really enjoyed the third act though, I just wished for more of it and Nasir as I was on the edge on my seat throughout those chapters was engaged completely.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
My interpretation of the star system;
3 stars - I enjoyed it; would read the author again
4 stars - I really liked it; I am invested and definitely want more from this author/series
5 stars - I loved it; I engaged with this book completely until I finished it and it is one I will re-read
However, I felt it was just a little disjointed as a follow up to book two. There had been a truly epic stand off with Prince Enver with Devonry but its not really touched on significantly again and I felt I was missing a bit of closure on that storyline. Although in fairness there was an epilogue at the end of book two, it just felt like a hard left turn for the plot to have moved forward from that to focussing on Celine being ill and a disease which had swept the land instead of mentioning what had happened to Devonry (both mentally and physically). I felt like a lot of things had happened off page although I did enjoy seeing things like Celine and Argylle's relationship evolve via Devonry and Solo's POVs. There was also a lot of journeying from place to place in this and as much as I love the one horse trope I was ready for the action to kick up a gear which for me led to the finale feeling a bit rushed after three books of build up. I really enjoyed the third act though, I just wished for more of it and Nasir as I was on the edge on my seat throughout those chapters was engaged completely.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
My interpretation of the star system;
3 stars - I enjoyed it; would read the author again
4 stars - I really liked it; I am invested and definitely want more from this author/series
5 stars - I loved it; I engaged with this book completely until I finished it and it is one I will re-read
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Reading Progress
February 16, 2024
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Started Reading
February 17, 2024
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February 17, 2024
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February 17, 2024
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Finished Reading
November 3, 2024
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