Froi of the Exiles

reread jan, 26, 2023 3rd time reading and feeling a spectrum of emotions, be still my heart.



Second time reading this and it still managed to amaze me like the first time.

This book gave me all the feels. It's everything i want - the excellent plot, the world building and the complex characterization.

Finnikin of the Rock was great in its own. But what makes the second installment my favorite is Froi. The author did a wonderful job at displaying both his good qualities as well as his flaws which made him a very memorable protagonist. The side characters are no less vivid or complex than the protagonist, every character is distinct and serve purpose. I'm in awe at the way Melina Marchetta writes her characters. All of them were flawed and deeply human.


This book completely mesmerized me. The story was compelling with plot twists and shocking revelations. The writing and the detailed description of the world are just perfect.
The growth Froi goes through in this book still fascinates me and the heartbreaking romance of Froi and Quintana still haunts me. These two will forever have a part of my heart.

I also like to address the family bonds in this book. The themes of found family and family by blood are very well done. The dynamics were funny, heartwarming and heart-wrenching at the same time. Just like everything in this book; they were unforgettable.

I don't think words can do justice to summarize my feelings for this book or how good it was, i will just suffice by saying that it put me on a spectrum of emotions. It broke my heart in million pieces.

Sebenarnya sdh agk lupa cerita buku 1 nya , Finnikin of The Rocks, walau ada yg ingat sedikit. Melina Marchetta agak berbeda dari penulis2 YA fantasy lainnya, mungkin karena dia sdh menulis beberapa YA contemporary sebelum menulis seri Lumatere ini.
Aku suka world building buku ini, walau judulnya Lumatere namun di buku 2 ini sebagian besar ber setting di Charyn, kerajaan tetangga Lumatere yg juga punya andil dalam kutukan Lumatere. Di Charyn sdr ada kutukan juga, setiap laki2 & perempuan mandul sejak anak2 yg lahir terakhir 18 thn yg lalu. Kutukan ini malah sdh ada sebelum invasi Charyn ke Lumatere yg menyebabkan jatuhnya kutukan di Lumatere.
Disini juga terungkap asal usul Froi, budak yg ditemukan Isaboe di Sarnak, yg kemudian bersumpah setia pada Ratu Lumatere itu.

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This was seriously amazing. I wish I could give it all the stars in the world.