A review by sotnasck
To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Alright, I really enjoyed this book. Especially the characters. I was very into it, but at some point (maybe 70%? 80%?) things weren't as good as they were before. I think some more 100 pages so things could be fleshed out could work. There are so many books with 600 pages that could use of 200 pages less and this one is the opposite where 100 pages more to let the story breathe would be appreciated.

I feel like the third act was rushed, maybe it's my fault because I was expecting a bit more because the build-up had been so good, there were so many things happening in the last chapters but also it felt anti-climatic somehow because it was fast and underdeveloped, and it just seemed easy. Even the romance, that had been quite satisfying up until the last chapters, could have used more time. It lacked a bit more angst, but maybe that's a nitpick because I personally enjoy angst...

Other than this, I enjoyed. It's a good book with great characters. Some great moments and dialogues, an easy and fun read.