A review by afi_whatafireads
The Inferno Chronicles by Jen Junn Lee

adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

"Survival is not a game. It requires dedication and hard word. It takes up your time and energy. You have to put up everything you've got if you wish to survive in the wild.


What if you wake up one day and your world is not what it seems?

That was what had happened to William Lee, waking up in a state of terror - when his village was attacked one day and he went out on a journey to find what had happened to everyone in the village. There, he met Enya and the both of them somewhat became comrades in their oddly ways. A story of courage, bravery, friendship and mostly of a world that might feel as your own but is it how its supposed to be?

This book had a lot of potential - but judging by its length, I understand the predicament in the depth of the characters and the plot progression.

Lets start with what I liked with this book.

✨ World Building ✨
For a book so short, I feel that the world building had been adequate. Its one that is expected of a novella but the writing showed the author's attention to detail with how the world is set. Its somewhat reminded me of the village in Genshin Impact and I somewhat imagined the whole setting of the book to be somewhat like the game's interface.

✨ Characters ✨
I do feel, for a book that is targeted for its audience, the characters served a good part in showing the moral values to be instilled as a person. I liked that the characters are eccentric in their own way and has a growth arc of their own. I personally would like if there are more depth towards the characters and how they become to be the way they are - but I do feel its something that the author can work on.

However, for a short read, it took me actually quite awhile to finish this. I think, one of my main disappointments of this book was how the plot didn't somewhat connected with the ending? There is something quite missing in the book that I can't put my hands on. I think the overall spark and excitement had made me read this book a bit slower than usual, but then again it might be just me.

Overall, this is not a bad read. This is a book that is definitely suitable for beginners. It has its own potential and I for one will be looking forward to the author's next new book to see his growth as well.

3.25🌟 for this !