I discovered the attractively bound series occupying an unusually large bloc of shelving while shopping Barnes & Noble two weeks ago. Curiosity piqued, I finally found the time to bring up a review and your thumbnail arrested my attention. Despite knowing nothing of the series to begin with, I nonetheless marveled at your concise distillation and the clarity of your relatable expectations and disappointments. On a scale to five, this was a six-star review. I loved it. I wish you much success and continued confidence in your worthy assessments. You are a rarity.
I loved this review because I already know this is likely exactly how I'm going to feel, lol. I'm just starting this novel, and by skimming through a couple of reviews I kinda know what to expect. Nonetheless, I've committed and will power through. Glow was a mixed bag for me. It was way longer than it needed to be, and I found myself more interested in the banter between Osrik and Rissa. I kept wishing we were getting more of those sorts of moments with Auren and Slade. I had to come back and update after reading this book. It turned out to be my favorite of the series thus far. I devoured it the quickest and it had so much more information that the 1st 3 books combined. I also thoroughly enjoyed Queen Malina's redemption arc.
I agree 100% I'm pissed, but if I'm being honest with myself I super disappointed! The first 4 books were absolutely amazing. I loved the plots and character development... and now I'm completely turned off! =(
I discovered the attractively bound series occupying an unusually large bloc of shelving while shopping Barnes & Noble two weeks ago. Curiosity piqued, I finally found the time to bring up a review and your thumbnail arrested my attention. Despite knowing nothing of the series to begin with, I nonetheless marveled at your concise distillation and the clarity of your relatable expectations and disappointments. On a scale to five, this was a six-star review. I loved it. I wish you much success and continued confidence in your worthy assessments. You are a rarity.
Thank you so much! This is such a kind and extremely eloquently stated comment. I really appreciate it. Wishing you all the best!
I loved this review because I already know this is likely exactly how I'm going to feel, lol. I'm just starting this novel, and by skimming through a couple of reviews I kinda know what to expect. Nonetheless, I've committed and will power through.
Glow was a mixed bag for me. It was way longer than it needed to be, and I found myself more interested in the banter between Osrik and Rissa. I kept wishing we were getting more of those sorts of moments with Auren and Slade.
I had to come back and update after reading this book. It turned out to be my favorite of the series thus far. I devoured it the quickest and it had so much more information that the 1st 3 books combined. I also thoroughly enjoyed Queen Malina's redemption arc.
I'm super happy you liked it! Different strokes for different folks!
I agree 100% I'm pissed, but if I'm being honest with myself I super disappointed! The first 4 books were absolutely amazing. I loved the plots and character development... and now I'm completely turned off! =(
It's a bummer it really is - maybe you'll like the last one though? It might redeem the series but I agree this one was a bummer for me too. :(