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A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows

15 reviews

eagle0515's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5


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rradujko's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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gondorgirl's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0


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free0penguin0hugs's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional inspiring mysterious
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75


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silly_little_clown's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

WOW it’s the first time I’ve seen non binary people being as visible and as ingrained into a fictional culture that’s so well laid out! It’s not just one side character being non binary, it’s a society where non binary people r acknowledged as such and also present throughout the story (either as main character or side characters)! Even trans and other queer folks are included in a thought out way that just makes sense in this culture. I love the use of thei/thim/thir pronouns and other words for some of the recognized identities we have today. The use of words other than the ones we adopted in our modern world really breathed life into this fictional world and made the world way more immersive.

I’ll be honest, half way through the book I was fully convinced that
Raeki
was the rat so I was thoroughly surprised by the reveal. But I love the twist a lot, it made sense when you think back on it. And I wonder if the emphasis on the
color palette that was used in Laecia’s private quarters is to alert the reader about her dissatisfaction with her house.
Maybe I’m reading into it too much.

I have to admit that I constantly mix up the names for places and countries. Not that it hindered my reading too much, because all I had to do is to check the world map again. I think it’s the Qs and Xs in the beginning of words that are messing with my brain.

Absolutely loved the development of the relationship between Velasin and Caethari. I wish it would’ve burned more slowly but it was very sweet once they open up to each other so I can’t complain. I honestly love all the other side characters too. They (the important ones) were all pretty fleshed out and interesting to read about. Even the villains.

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vagaybond's review against another edition

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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75


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maggienack's review against another edition

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3.5

After reading Winter’s Orbit found another m/m political marriage book. This one is more fantasy than sci-fi.  I enjoyed this. The relationship developed along with the mystery of the series of attacks. 

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sydapel's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I need everyone to read this series, like yesterday. Absolutely gorgeous writing, tender love story set against a mysterious and brutal game of court politics. Velasin and Cae fit so well together, but Meadows allows them to find each other rather than rush their relationship, creating a delightful slow burn that feels earned. I also absolutely adore this world and how magic, gender identity and lines of succession are handled within it. Annnnddd the next one comes out this year!! 

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sammuraichan's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0


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fl0tsam's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Read this book!
It feels like a queer dream come true as in the main character is saved from his rigid homophobic, heteronormative and misogynistic country of origin. Instead he gets the chance to start a life in a queer dream come true country which is much more accepting and diverse.
Tragedy is followed by hope. The mysterious going ons will have you on the edge of your seat.

It's a really good mix of feelings and character development and enticing plot.

I couldn't stop and I'm in love.

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