The Prison Healer
Ratings103
Average rating4.1
The repeating of things was a bit annoying but liked the twist at the and
The repeating of things was a bit annoying but liked the twist at the and
Answered a promptWhat are your favorite books of all time?
Solid 4/5. Or 4.5? Hot damn. That was a great little read.
Over the last week, I’ve picked up a few fantasy romance books, hoping for something that would click, hoping to find something I wouldn’t want to put down. I’m grateful for my failed attempts, because it landed me here.
This book offers such a refreshing introduction to a series about warring sides of magic. I thought I’d grow tired and impatient being confined within the walls of the prison for the entirety of a book, that it would lack action and interest. But boy, was I proved wrong. I loved how the narrative both keeps you in the loop, and just enough outside of it to leave a few revelations for the reader to either be picked up on, or be shocked as hell when things click into place. (This was me, I was the shocked one, as I certainly did not pick up on everything lol).
But the best part? I stayed immersed the whole way through because of Kiva and the many others I fell in love with (Tipp, Naari, Jaren, her father and even little ‘ol Mot). Kiva inspired me endlessly through her selflessness, but more than anything she felt real - in her reactions and responses to all the cards she’s dealt. You can’t help but emphasize because she feels so human - in her fear, in her strength, and in her will to survive.
This book feels small and intricate because of its narrowed lens on life in a shameless prison and its focus on a few raw and delicate relationships we see tentatively formed. These are its greatest strengths. But by the end, the story takes on a new life and an exciting trajectory in anticipation of all that’s to come. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
Couldn’t recommend enough.
Solid 4/5. Or 4.5? Hot damn. That was a great little read.
Over the last week, I’ve picked up a few fantasy romance books, hoping for something that would click, hoping to find something I wouldn’t want to put down. I’m grateful for my failed attempts, because it landed me here.
This book offers such a refreshing introduction to a series about warring sides of magic. I thought I’d grow tired and impatient being confined within the walls of the prison for the entirety of a book, that it would lack action and interest. But boy, was I proved wrong. I loved how the narrative both keeps you in the loop, and just enough outside of it to leave a few revelations for the reader to either be picked up on, or be shocked as hell when things click into place. (This was me, I was the shocked one, as I certainly did not pick up on everything lol).
But the best part? I stayed immersed the whole way through because of Kiva and the many others I fell in love with (Tipp, Naari, Jaren, her father and even little ‘ol Mot). Kiva inspired me endlessly through her selflessness, but more than anything she felt real - in her reactions and responses to all the cards she’s dealt. You can’t help but emphasize because she feels so human - in her fear, in her strength, and in her will to survive.
This book feels small and intricate because of its narrowed lens on life in a shameless prison and its focus on a few raw and delicate relationships we see tentatively formed. These are its greatest strengths. But by the end, the story takes on a new life and an exciting trajectory in anticipation of all that’s to come. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
Couldn’t recommend enough.
Solid 4/5. Or 4.5? Hot damn. That was a great little read.
Over the last week, I’ve picked up a few fantasy romance books, hoping for something that would click, hoping to find something I wouldn’t want to put down. I’m grateful for my failed attempts, because it landed me here.
This book offers such a refreshing introduction to a series about warring sides of magic. I thought I’d grow tired and impatient being confined within the walls of the prison for the entirety of a book, that it would lack action and interest. But boy, was I proved wrong. I loved how the narrative both keeps you in the loop, and just enough outside of it to leave a few revelations for the reader to either be picked up on, or be shocked as hell when things click into place. (This was me, I was the shocked one, as I certainly did not pick up on everything lol).
But the best part? I stayed immersed the whole way through because of Kiva and the many others I fell in love with (Tipp, Naari, Jaren, her father and even little ‘ol Mot). Kiva inspired me endlessly through her selflessness, but more than anything she felt real - in her reactions and responses to all the cards she’s dealt. You can’t help but emphasize because she feels so human - in her fear, in her strength, and in her will to survive.
This book feels small and intricate because of its narrowed lens on life in a shameless prison and its focus on a few raw and delicate relationships we see tentatively formed. These are its greatest strengths. But by the end, the story takes on a new life and an exciting trajectory in anticipation of all that’s to come. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
Couldn’t recommend enough.
Solid 4/5. Or 4.5? Hot damn. That was a great little read.
Over the last week, I’ve picked up a few fantasy romance books, hoping for something that would click, hoping to find something I wouldn’t want to put down. I’m grateful for my failed attempts, because it landed me here.
This book offers such a refreshing introduction to a series about warring sides of magic. I thought I’d grow tired and impatient being confined within the walls of the prison for the entirety of a book, that it would lack action and interest. But boy, was I proved wrong. I loved how the narrative both keeps you in the loop, and just enough outside of it to leave a few revelations for the reader to either be picked up on, or be shocked as hell when things click into place. (This was me, I was the shocked one, as I certainly did not pick up on everything lol).
But the best part? I stayed immersed the whole way through because of Kiva and the many others I fell in love with (Tipp, Naari, Jaren, her father and even little ‘ol Mot). Kiva inspired me endlessly through her selflessness, but more than anything she felt real - in her reactions and responses to all the cards she’s dealt. You can’t help but emphasize because she feels so human - in her fear, in her strength, and in her will to survive.
This book feels small and intricate because of its narrowed lens on life in a shameless prison and its focus on a few raw and delicate relationships we see tentatively formed. These are its greatest strengths. But by the end, the story takes on a new life and an exciting trajectory in anticipation of all that’s to come. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
Couldn’t recommend enough.
"I have a lot of dreams. A lot of nightmares, too. Only time will tell which path my life will take."
I finished The Prison Healer last week and I loved it! The title summarizes the book pretty well: it's about a girl who is imprisoned and who works as a healer😁 Of course it's not just about her daily practices, but I don't want to spoil anything so I'm not going to tell you the ins and outs😉 The setting reminded me a bit of Kauf Prison from the Ember Quartet by Sabaa Tahir. I I liked how the story had a clear structure and even though it takes place in one location, it doesn't get boring at all!
I immediately started the second book of this series, The Gilded Cage. I haven't read much, but I have to say I'm not as enthusiastic about it as I was with the first one😕 There are some loose ends that aren't tied up properly. Because I've only read 60 pages, I thought it would be fun to make a few predictions and see how it goes! Be warned, these predictions are not spoiler-free!
1. Kavi is not going to do anything about the terrible state the prison was in when she left, or the crimes of the warden and guards. In the second chapter she basically says: "though luck, I have more important things to do". Bad Kavi🤨
2. Torell and Naavi are going to fall in love, bonding over their fondness for weapons and righteousness😏
3. At the end of the book, Kavi will have to choose between her family (who abandoned her, to be honest) and her boyfriend the royal Avatar💦🪨🔥🌬️ They are going to make an end to the battle of power that's been going on for centuries. Or she's going to end him, and then I'm completely wrong😂
We'll see how well I predicted this story! Stay tuned for the review😎
"I have a lot of dreams. A lot of nightmares, too. Only time will tell which path my life will take."
I finished The Prison Healer last week and I loved it! The title summarizes the book pretty well: it's about a girl who is imprisoned and who works as a healer😁 Of course it's not just about her daily practices, but I don't want to spoil anything so I'm not going to tell you the ins and outs😉 The setting reminded me a bit of Kauf Prison from the Ember Quartet by Sabaa Tahir. I I liked how the story had a clear structure and even though it takes place in one location, it doesn't get boring at all!
I immediately started the second book of this series, The Gilded Cage. I haven't read much, but I have to say I'm not as enthusiastic about it as I was with the first one😕 There are some loose ends that aren't tied up properly. Because I've only read 60 pages, I thought it would be fun to make a few predictions and see how it goes! Be warned, these predictions are not spoiler-free!
1. Kavi is not going to do anything about the terrible state the prison was in when she left, or the crimes of the warden and guards. In the second chapter she basically says: "though luck, I have more important things to do". Bad Kavi🤨
2. Torell and Naavi are going to fall in love, bonding over their fondness for weapons and righteousness😏
3. At the end of the book, Kavi will have to choose between her family (who abandoned her, to be honest) and her boyfriend the royal Avatar💦🪨🔥🌬️ They are going to make an end to the battle of power that's been going on for centuries. Or she's going to end him, and then I'm completely wrong😂
We'll see how well I predicted this story! Stay tuned for the review😎
