Tag: Fantasy
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Onyx Storm (The Empyrean #3)
Onyx Storm is a filler-heavy, poorly edited mess: repetitive, immature, and obsessed with status quo. Sex scenes feel forced, world-building is shallow, and characters lack depth. A disappointing cash-grab. 2/10
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Elden Ring: The Road to the Erdtree
Funny but lore-light Elden Ring manga with rare trope restraint; starts rough, improves later, but slow releases hurt. 6.5/10
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The Poppy War (The Poppy War #1)
The Poppy War starts strong but falters with pacing and world building issues. The historical parallels and unaddressed character flaws mar the narrative. 2/10
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Iron Flame (The Empyrean #2)
Iron Flame disappoints with poor world-building, immature characters, and predictable plot. It’s peak YA trash with dragons but it’s very entertaining. 6/10
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Fourth Wing (The Empyrean #1)
Fourth Wing: Fun YA fantasy with dragons, romance, and action. Despite the teen angst, and weak world-building, it’s entertaining, a real guilty pleasure. 7/10
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The Return of The King (The Lord of The Rings #3)
The Return of The King is a finale rich in lore and depth, with many standout moments. A bittersweet farewell to a world built with heartfelt care. 8.5/10
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The Two Towers (The Lord Of The Rings #2)
The Two Towers shines in Ent lore, Saruman’s chilling presence, and rich worldbuilding, but Frodo’s half stalls with its weak pacing. 7.5/10
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The Fellowship Of The Ring (The Lord Of The Rings #1)
The Fellowship of the Ring is dense and slow-paced, but rich in lore and world-building. A slog to read, but an amazing tale. 9/10
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The Hobbit
The Hobbit surprised with its charm and depth despite quirks in style and world logic. A slower start, but ultimately a delightful adventure. 9/10
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Paddington Goes to Town (Paddington #8)
Paddington Goes to Town charms again with cosy mischief and holiday warmth, though a slightly harsher tone dims the magic just a touch. 7.5/10