Merili
dnf at 60%. This is my second attempt at reading this because the premise seems great and it has a high rating. but i just couldn't get through it. nothing is satisfying. it feels like all of hadrian's development and plot growth points are just random deus ex machina situations and he accomplishes little himself. he is a VICTIM of the plot. i found myself not caring what happened next because....anything could happen (and not in a fun, enjoyable way for the reader). He could be betrayed/tricked again. he could randomly find a source of good luck and gain more power. He could be dumped on a random planet again for 10 years. who knows. it was just so unsatisfying, especially after reading Red Rising.
Probably won't try a third time with this series
dnf at 60%. This is my second attempt at reading this because the premise seems great and it has a high rating. but i just couldn't get through it. nothing is satisfying. it feels like all of hadrian's development and plot growth points are just random deus ex machina situations and he accomplishes little himself. he is a VICTIM of the plot. i found myself not caring what happened next because....anything could happen (and not in a fun, enjoyable way for the reader). He could be betrayed/tricked again. he could randomly find a source of good luck and gain more power. He could be dumped on a random planet again for 10 years. who knows. it was just so unsatisfying, especially after reading Red Rising.
Probably won't try a third time with this series