Crown of Coral and Pearl

I was able to get into Crown of Coral and Pearl, Mara Rutherford's first novel, when I first started struggling to concentrate on reading a few months ago because, well, 2020. Though I never found the worldbuilding convincing, I did like the idea of the ocean village with its stilt-legged houses above the water, and I enjoyed the bond between Nor and her twin sister (even though I never really found it to be one of those books that I must keep reading).

However, it's a book that I found less and less engaging, and I didn't end up finding it all that memorable overall.

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Good but not perfect but I ordered the second book before even finishing this one and I'm excited to see what happens next!

3.5 stars

This is a fast paced story filled with political intrigue, fantasy, and family. I enjoyed the characters, and I found Varenia to be fascinating. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the romance. But, that's just my personal preference. Other than that, I thought it was pretty good. I would definitely read more from this author.

I received a copy from Net Galley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.