I got the sense there was an attempt at humor, specifically “edgy” humor, but the execution of it seems forced, like it’s trying too hard, and kind of embarrassing to read. Definitely not better and desperately needed an editor. I went on to finish the second chapter, but it was a real struggle. And there are 50 more chapters presumably just like it. Her brain pounded so hard it felt like it was trying to rip out of the casing of her skull.
She was in the last leg of her journey, nearing the Great Sea, and instead of fulfilling her supposed destiny, she was knocking at death’s door. She had to find something to eat and drink or her journey would end right here, in this crypt that used to hold a forest. Her brain thumped against the inside of her skull with dehydration. Her empty stomach sucked the ribs into the middle of her body, trying to fill that void. His cruel smile winked out as confusion stole his countenance. The sentence structures are weird and full of cliches. Here’s what I mean by the writing being awkward. Not a diss, just pointing that this book reads like a work in progress. The writing comes off as awkward and juvenile and blunt, not unlike the style of a first draft and not unlike an exercise piece you’d see in creative writing classes. I found it a struggle to get through, even just the first chapter. But this time, I think it’s the book’s fault for the simple fact that the writing is just not… any good. I’m always looking for a new series to get into, so I was very interested.
She described it as high fantasy with a kickass heroine, and she’d read all the books in the series several times. This book came to me highly recommended by a friend who loves the Kate Daniels series, so of course I had to give it a try.
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