Eya’s Reviews > Strike the Zither > Status Update

To no one's surprise, the romance is just as rushed and shallow as the plot. Crow said “I like you” on page one hundred and twelve.

This book is about strategists but does not require much thinking. Do not get me wrong, it is not a bad book. I just think that due to how shallow and simple the story is, Strike the Zither would ne more appealing to teens under 14. However I may be feeling this way because I am reading it just after The Will of the Many. 😅

I have just finished the second chapter and the pacing is unrealistic. The author wrote about a battle, the aftermath of it, a shift of alliance, TWO counter-attacks, and a betrayal in THIRTY PAGES. I have read middle grade books less fast-paced.

“Some say the heavens dictate the rise and fall of empires. Clearly, those peasants have never met me.”
What an opening line 🤭. And the ARROGANCE 😂.