Daughters of the Storm

Plan to finish at a later date. It is a good story, just not in the mood for a slow paced fantasy at the moment.

I received this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

DNF @ 26%

I'm just not completely sure why this book didn't work for me.
Partly, it is most likely because I dislike the characters. Even though I love how all the princesses are strong in their own way, I only liked Ash and Rose. Even Bluebell, who is a warrior, something I usually love, is just not cutting it. I dislike how anti she is to her step-family and how as the book is written the step-family seems to change.
It also probably doesn't help that the book starts out painting the Queen (step-mother) in a fond and sympathetic light, only for Bluebell, one of the main protagonists, to hate her and blame her for everything.

Past that, I think the book is really slow going. 26% and I only just met the two youngest daughters and plans are finally being made for the King. I feel like this could go so much quicker and be more enjoyable, or you know, more intense which I feel the book is trying to go for.... I could be wrong though.

Even though I gave up on this book, I feel so guilty since there were times I was engaged. The sisters could do some interesting stuff! Especially when progress in the plot was being made. I liked some of the side stories going on and thought it added depth to the story. If only the main storyline progressed too, I would have been happy.

So, this isn't one I'll recommend to a lot of people, but perhaps though who enjoy higher fantasy and/or slower paced reads will like this one.

3 1/2 stars

Despite a plodding beginning and some slow pacing overall, I rather enjoyed Daughters of the Storm and reading about the five different sisters who are the heart of the novel. Although they are not one dimensional by any means, I would have liked a little more dimension from the main characters, especially since this book is not heavy on plot or worldbuilding; however, I am very eager to find out what happens to these sisters in the next book!

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