Kenz
I was apprehensive about reading this one since I only gave the first book two stars but I decided to give it a chance. Oh boy was this taboo
I'm not sure where to begin with this book..
Dragons. Political scheming. Forgotten pasts.. just so much more. The plot had me sat from the beginning to the end. I was hooked and needed to get to the end. However, I didn't not know that this was going to be a reverse harem
DNF at 42%
The mmc only made me cringe and feel embarrassed for the shit he says... I couldn't read this any longer than I did..
This did not need to be 700 pages.. I honestly think it would have been better if it was 100-150 pages shorter. Some scenes I found unnecessary to the plot progression or even character development.
DNF @ 30% nothing wrong just didn't want to keep forcing myself to read this even though I had absolutely no interest in the characters :/
Dnf @23%
I really wanted to love this like I loved the first two, but this story just wasn't for me :(
The plot was interesting, but the story felt rushed. I think this would've been even better if it was maybe 100-150 pages longer and a bit drawn out. 3.5 stars
The Witch Owl is 5/5 stars. Overall though 4 stars. This was unexpectedly enjoyable. I specifically love the Witch Owl though.. I am a bio major and took my final exam which covered owls and all I could think about is this dancing Witch Owl. Highly recommend. 4/5 stars.
I was so excited for this book. It felt like I had waited ages for it to come out. I was yearning for more of Loulie, Mazen, and Qadir.
However, I was so disappointed and unsatisfied with this second book. It definitely has that middle book syndrome, where for the most part it is setting up for the final book. It took me so long to get into and even when I did I was still bored. Nothing really happened and Qadir was not in the story until 60% in. I felt like this was unnecessarily over written and could've been a lot short and more enjoyable.
The relationship between Loulie and Mazen was developing more as they continued on their little side quest to save the Sandsea from sinking. That was really cute to read those two getting closer. Aisha, ever the badass, had her own journey in this book and honestly, it was the most interesting part of the book.
Overall, I'm just really disappointed with this second installment. I'm unsure if I will continue with this series now.
Final rating: 2.75 stars ✨
Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit for the opportunity to read an ARC of the Ashfire King.
