![]() Similarly, the world building and context of this story/characters is also poorly defined or considered within the whole book (meaning things like this world's religion, society, or locations are mentioned mostly by name and used as plot/event points without really including what these things mean for main characters or how they influence other characters and events). Hated all of them, unrelatable and did not act like real people. Characters are defined poorly with very few dimensions so they are difficult to connect/sympathize with or even care about. Honestly, it feels like I read a detailed outline for what this book could have been but it got published before any meaningful content was actually included. ![]() character internal conflicts that are realistic or how their society shapes their accomplishments/capabilities). Not that plots need to be unpredictable to be good but without a reflection of the spontaneity of life, you would need to focus on the interesting components of your story and expand on those instead (i.e. The plot of this book is so predictable it was killing me slowly. For example, one chapter could equal one day and another could equal weeks with events in these chapters progressing ridiculously fast or boringly slow. You may find the book wonderful and that you love it, I'm happy for you! - Issues with This Book (without spoilers, except last bullet): - Poor pacing of events and relationships between characters, throughout. I tried to focus on components of literary quality and good storytelling, rather than the many MANY gripes and annoyances I had with this book. These are my express impressions and opinions of the book. Because my overall review is about the garbage, I'll start with the "good" components of this book: - it has the potential to be really good, interesting premise and ideas (but that are NOT examined in any meaningful way) - it's nice to have a MC that struggles with mental challenges (social anxiety), but I feel as though the author could have portrayed this in a more meaningful way and just better than it is now - the narrator has a good performance (limited by the writing style though) - quick easy read of a book (kind of like fast food compared to a chef's master meal, this book is the fast food) - Opinions are opinions, not facts. This book has earned a place on my shelf of the worst books I've ever read (and it only joins one other). Joined by a distractingly handsome mercenary and a young scholar with extensive knowledge of the world’s known magics, Ziva and her sister set out on a quest to keep the sword safe until they can find a worthy wielder or a way to destroy it entirely.Ī Macmillan Audio production from Feiwel & Friends When Ziva learns of the warlord’s intentions to use the weapon to enslave all the world under her rule, she takes her sister and flees. A sword with the strength to topple kingdoms. A sword that can cut far deeper than the length of its blade. Then Ziva receives a commission from a powerful warlord, and the result is a sword capable of stealing its victims secrets. She spends her days tucked away in her forge, safe from society and the anxiety it causes her, using her magical gift to craft unique weapons imbued with power. In Blade of Secrets, the first audiobook in Tricia Levenseller's exciting new YA fantasy duology, a teenage blacksmith with social anxiety is forced to go on the run to protect the world from the most powerful magical sword she's ever made.Įighteen-year-old Ziva prefers metal to people. "Emily Ellet offers an unflinching and elegant performance of this audiobook.Ellet's vocal versatility and steady pace capture several characters seamlessly while guiding listeners through budding romance, anxiety attacks, and the steadfast strength of a character who proves herself even at her worst." ( AudioFile Magazine)
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