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A review by livvy_alipat
The Seventh Queen: A Novel by Greta Kelly
adventurous
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Overall I liked the book. But after coming straight from book one, this one was a disappointment. And I hate that.
In book one I complained that the story went by too quickly, and that there was barely any magic. Those are definitely still complaints here in book two.
The story starts in the exact scene book one ends at, which I appreciated with it being a cliffhanger ending! But then 80% of the book takes place in the same setting. Which, I didn't think about in book one, but it was pretty similar set up. Although the world and palace seemed so much bigger in Vishir than in Tolograd. We see her in her rooms, in the great hall, on the battlements, and then interspersed are random single time used settings within the palace or grounds, minus the climax. I feel like right when the book started picking up, it ended.
Again, no magic almost the entire time. When quite literally, an huge main portion of the plot revolves around magic. That doesn't make sense to write but if you've read the book, you understand. Book one, Askia is starting to be trained to really use her magic by Ozura and she is successful at commanding a ghost, and I kept waiting the whole time for the stupid damn necklace to come off and see her bust out her skills (LITERALLY THE ENTIRE REASON THE VILLAIN WANTA HER AND WHAT MAKES HER IMPORTANT TO THE STORY) and we never see it. I thought for sure at some point she'd get a grasp on it and open up the March lands and command an entire legion to come and squash the enemy, but... No.
Also, I saw really positive ratings on the ending on Amazon reviews, and I gotta say, it was the biggest let down of all. It didn't complete or wrap up the story whatsoever. It's left somewhat open ended and ambiguous. I read some say that they liked this because it left it open for more sequels, but this is written, advertised and promised as a duology. I had expectations for a complete story by the end of book two. I was bummed.
The author did wonderful work with Askia again, where she's in a role that requires her to make decisions for an entire kingdom and not just emotional ones. She again is strong willed and speaks up and uses wit in complicated conversations, which i loved. I also appreciate how even though she's trained in combat, the author never makes her the best and unbeatable. So much more rounded as a character this way!
I rated book 1 as a 4.25. I really can't rate this one any higher than a 3.25. I'll continue to read more books by Greta Kelly!
In book one I complained that the story went by too quickly, and that there was barely any magic. Those are definitely still complaints here in book two.
The story starts in the exact scene book one ends at, which I appreciated with it being a cliffhanger ending! But then 80% of the book takes place in the same setting. Which, I didn't think about in book one, but it was pretty similar set up. Although the world and palace seemed so much bigger in Vishir than in Tolograd. We see her in her rooms, in the great hall, on the battlements, and then interspersed are random single time used settings within the palace or grounds, minus the climax. I feel like right when the book started picking up, it ended.
Again, no magic almost the entire time. When quite literally, an huge main portion of the plot revolves around magic. That doesn't make sense to write but if you've read the book, you understand. Book one, Askia is starting to be trained to really use her magic by Ozura and she is successful at commanding a ghost, and I kept waiting the whole time for the stupid damn necklace to come off and see her bust out her skills (LITERALLY THE ENTIRE REASON THE VILLAIN WANTA HER AND WHAT MAKES HER IMPORTANT TO THE STORY) and we never see it. I thought for sure at some point she'd get a grasp on it and open up the March lands and command an entire legion to come and squash the enemy, but... No.
Also, I saw really positive ratings on the ending on Amazon reviews, and I gotta say, it was the biggest let down of all. It didn't complete or wrap up the story whatsoever. It's left somewhat open ended and ambiguous. I read some say that they liked this because it left it open for more sequels, but this is written, advertised and promised as a duology. I had expectations for a complete story by the end of book two. I was bummed.
The author did wonderful work with Askia again, where she's in a role that requires her to make decisions for an entire kingdom and not just emotional ones. She again is strong willed and speaks up and uses wit in complicated conversations, which i loved. I also appreciate how even though she's trained in combat, the author never makes her the best and unbeatable. So much more rounded as a character this way!
I rated book 1 as a 4.25. I really can't rate this one any higher than a 3.25. I'll continue to read more books by Greta Kelly!