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First off Aya is a bad ass- I loved her character from the get go. Her banter, sarcasm and kick ass skills are just amazing. I really enjoyed reading Aya's pov and watching her character grow throughout the story.
Will- I wasn't keen at first he seemed far too cruel and very much a don't care who I kill bloke. But as we read his pov and indulge into the story my opinion really changed.
I also liked that we had other characters involved too. Aiden, I wasn't sure about him but damn that who reveal plot twist- wow!

The world building was fantastic and I was in such an imaginative state when I was reading TCOS, I sometimes forgot where I actually was. The magic system or the god given affinities- was an interesting take to something that is common in fantasies. I did feel like there were a few similarities from other fantasy books like TOG and FBAA, but regardless I was entertained and wanted to know more.

My only criticism really and it's not bad- I would of just liked to of had more romance involved. We pretty much got it all on the last 100 pages or less and as much as by then I was giddy with joy and clapping, it was also about time. I'm all for a slow burn but for me this wasn't that at all, the romance just quickly got flung in. I'm hoping the next book will have more romantic moments in.

I really enjoyed this story and cannot wait for the follow up book as it ended on such a cliffhanger, like what!
I recommend you pick up this book and enjoy the ride, you certainly will be kept guessing right till the end.

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

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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? Yes

5.0

Did I just stay up till 1:30am to finish this book?
-Yes
Did I cry my eyes out?
-Yes, first time in a while a book has made me ugly cry...
Was I on the edge of my bed shouting (quietly) at this book?
-Did I ever!
Was that one amazing fight scene (how dare you kill him @rebeccayarros )?
-My heart was in my throat.
What a twist and cliffhanger?
-When the hell is book 2 coming!?

5 gazillion stars for Fourth Wing. This book right here, has top spot for the best book I've read this year.
From start to finish I was absorbed into everything. Violet, Rhiannon, Xaden, Liam oh gosh did I love them for all different reasons. Violet however has a huge chunk of my heart. I have never had a book character reflect on who I am as a person. I'm small, I am physically weak, I am breakable but like Violet I have the strength to keep on going. I have never rooted for someone so much as I have do her! She is a bad ass, and Xaden has pretty much trumped Rhysand for me!

The world building, the dragons! I absolutely love that Yarros made the dragons a proper character and we have their dialogue and feelings. I never been a dragon fan in fantasy, but I am a HUGE fan now! The magic, the corruption, the utter arseholes-that Jack.. I hated Aiden from get go (oops)! This book just had everything and more. This has been one intense but thrilling ride. I now need to wait for pay day so I can buy an actual copy, as this book will be read and read over and over.

If you still haven't read Fourth Wing...do so.

The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten

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