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Tbh I think I rate this 2 stars, since I noticed many things that I didn't before.

Wow!! And you have loved the series so much this far!

Yeah, I am surprised too! I will be uploading the review soon, but I did like some aspects. It was very great in terms of Fantasy, and very dark, and those parts were really fun.

Aarja wrote: "Tbh I think I rate this 2 stars, since I noticed many things that I didn't before."

Ohh 😬

There are 75 chapters, how many chapters per day do you think you can read Johanna?

You can decide, I'll try to live with it xD

how about 5 chapters per day starting tomorrow?

idk if I'll be able to keep up with it but I'll try, and I'll update my progress here everyday

Sounds good. And I can also keep you updated and we take it slower if it starts to seem mission impossible :D

I have read 5 chapters now

I read only the first two chapters but maybe I'll be able to catch up by today

This was a bit long section, we had also prologue

The prologue was good. I'm excited to know about elide now, I like her

And I didn't like it, at least not immediately. I felt it was so confusing, I sometimes dislike prologues that reveal something about end because it's so hard to understand what that's about

I have read 10 chapters now

Awesome! What do you feel yet?

I don't know why all chapters with Aelin are so boring that I had to struggle yesterday to get them read. Now I have liked this more, because I love Elide(?) and it has been interesting to follow how her journey goes. And I still like Manon, and that scene with Dorian was also thrilling. But I think my problem with Aelin-scenes were that they were so political. There was name after name after name that were thrown to your face and I had forgot who is who or related to whom. And the thing that made me to roll my eyes: would your only goal - when leaving to war - be to have sex? That was something so... unbelievable/unrealistic. I would say that people at that point would rather speak about emotions, maybe even cry because they fear for losing each other. I found it quite unbelievable that someone would "promise to bang her immediately when they are together again". But otherwise this is interesting!

Johanna wrote: "I don't know why all chapters with Aelin are so boring that I had to struggle yesterday to get them read. Now I have liked this more, because I love Elide(?) and it has been interesting to follow h..."

I agree 💯

I have read 15 chapters

I have read 20 chapters now

Johanna wrote: "I don't know why all chapters with Aelin are so boring that I had to struggle yesterday to get them read. Now I have liked this more, because I love Elide(?) and it has been interesting to follow h..."

Yeah, I agree! I love Elide and Manon and Dorian. But at this point, I'm not rooting for Rowan and Aelin. Their relationship is totally unrealistic, and Rowan is only there to be her guard- or someone who also grabs their sword if someone dares to contradict Aelin. I mean, others have literally been through a lot too. Aelin really got on my nerves this time.

Aarja wrote: "Johanna wrote: "I don't know why all chapters with Aelin are so boring that I had to struggle yesterday to get them read. Now I have liked this more, because I love Elide(?) and it has been interes..."

They have now been separated, so there hasn't been scenes with both of them. But I'm sure there is more to come. Aelin's scenes has been better now, but I feel it's really hard to relate to her. There has explained so little about her emotions/feelings and that makes it hard

I have read 25 chapters now

I was busy with school all these days so I couldn't even read 5 chapters, I'll try to catch up by tomorrow for sure

Johanna wrote: "I have read 25 chapters now"

How many stars would you rate it as of now?

I think maybe 3, but still strong three. I really really love Manon and her story makes this worth reading!

I'm gonna have to drop out of this BR. School is getting too hard, there are lots of assignments to do and they just told us we'll have tests every week and exams starting in two weeks. I have no time to read(or do anything else for that matter) and so I can't continue with this. I'm so sorry. I really liked buddy reading the last 5 books with you but finishing this series is gonna take me at least a year so...
I hope you enjoy the books ♡

@Devika oh I understand! I wish you all the best <3

I have Aarja here still, I think. I think I try to keep this pacing so that I get this read.

I have read 40 chapters now.
That part/war at the Skull's Bay was a bit long, but now they continued their journey. And Manon is now with them, can't wait to see what happens now! Elodin's story has been more interesting now. So I have to say I have enjoyed this and more than what I expected. There is so much happening and that keeps things interesting

Finished chapter 45

I like more & more Eledin & Locklan. I just love their chemistry. Scene where they escaped was so thrilling, I enjoyed while reading that chapter so much! Aledion's story is not so thrilling, they are just sailing right now xD But I'm glad that Manon is now with them. But now I cant to wait to see what was that about Feyras (or something) not being who they thought he would o.O

Johanna wrote: "Finished chapter 45

I like more & more Eledin & Locklan. I just love their chemistry. Scene where they escaped was so thrilling, I enjoyed while reading that chapter so much! Aledion's story is no..."

Yeah, Elide and Lorcan are cute!

I finished this book!!

Characters were mostly so amazing, but this didn't include the main character xD But this was really epic story, I love the world. But this was partly boring, there were several phases when I hoped something to happen. But some scenes were really thrilling!

Johanna wrote: "I finished this book!!

Characters were mostly so amazing, but this didn't include the main character xD But this was really epic story, I love the world. But this was partly boring, there were sev..."

I fully agree, Aelin was sometimes irritating. Also, literally, everyone would 'reach for their swords' if someone even dares to speak out their opinion, which is different than Aelin. I think this just shows that Aelin may not be fit for ruling, or not a 'natural'. It's just iterative.

Yeah there was also that one dialog where she admit that if she'll be boored to be queen she might start conquering new lands/areas. Whaaaat O.O

Johanna wrote: "Yeah there was also that one dialog where she admit that if she'll be boored to be queen she might start conquering new lands/areas. Whaaaat O.O"

Exactly, she isn't even the queen yet. It's as if SJM doesn't understand politics.

Hey Johanna, would you like to read ToD on 3rd August, if you're free? Let me know! :)

Yes! :D

Oh, great!