nico
3.5★
hmm i have quite a lot of thoughts about this book, the first 15% was so hard to get through, it throws you completely onto this world and you don't understand most of what is happening. even though you get tiny bits of information, it's hard to keep going without feeling a bit frustrated over the lack of understanding of this world.
eventually though, it gets better and it becomes easier to read! it's also important to note that this is in a journal form, which means you're stuck with a very specific type of exposition and a very personal way of talking/writing
all that said, for a little over half of the book (from 25% to 85%) it's really good and enjoyable, but the ending leaves you a bit underwhelmed. i understand there's more plot to come on the next books, but the resolution seemed too quick and too easy. i'm not sure i liked how the ice king story was "finished"
3.5★
hmm i have quite a lot of thoughts about this book, the first 15% was so hard to get through, it throws you completely onto this world and you don't understand most of what is happening. even though you get tiny bits of information, it's hard to keep going without feeling a bit frustrated over the lack of understanding of this world.
eventually though, it gets better and it becomes easier to read! it's also important to note that this is in a journal form, which means you're stuck with a very specific type of exposition and a very personal way of talking/writing
all that said, for a little over half of the book (from 25% to 85%) it's really good and enjoyable, but the ending leaves you a bit underwhelmed. i understand there's more plot to come on the next books, but the resolution seemed too quick and too easy. i'm not sure i liked how the ice king story was "finished"