![]() ![]() What should have been pivotal reveals fell flat and any opposition was resolved within a paragraph or two. ![]() Without clear direction, there wasn’t the suspense or anticipation for the reader. The main characters had some backstory but it was unclear how or why the specific individuals were significant to the overall purpose of the story. ![]() This made it difficult to find a rhythm and time was wasted on repeating scenes versus building the story arc. Also, as the storylines converged, the chapters would backtrack to repeat scenes from a different point of view. While I generally appreciate parallel character storylines, the point of view constantly shifting without notice was disruptive to the general reading flow. We are first introduced to a young woman who is grappling with her burgeoning control of “splendor.” The story quickly introduces a second storyline about a warrior in training and a third storyline about an indentured zookeeper. This story was a challenge to get through. ![]()
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