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Post by Kaitlyn Canedy »

Thanks for the great review! I like how she appears to be a strong female character. What irks me more is the fact that she seems to not be very efficient with actually killing anyone. I am not really one that likes to read dystopian books so I will skip this one. :)
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I love fantasy novels with strong female protagonists. Arietta seems such a character. Despite being a legendary assassin and a creature of magic, she still has many things to learn about herself and the world. Thanks for your review!
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The novel sounds truly enthralling and compelling. I also do not see the reason why The Queen of Crimson could be described as being deadly and yet have such flaws. I hope to enjoy reading this, though. Thanks for the review.
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The book story was good. I enjoyed the story it explain king administrater of a long time a go. The book shows two kings but one king difeat the other. The book story shows that the only way to have power to have the best swordman which is feared to others. The swordman is the one who took security of the whole kingdom.
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Dystopian novels have a charm and this book seems like it has one!
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Oh this is amazing! I cant wait to read it. The review is excellent. Female assassins appeal to me so much.
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Great review. Assassins and action, throw a little love in there and bam. Something I can’t wait to read. I like how the protagonist is a female vs just being male.
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The premise is quite intriguing. I love that an assasin was trained from childhood, in preparation for a mission which laid ahead. Great review!
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A "fantasy novel set in a world at war, where magic exists only in the liminal spaces, feared and mistrusted," sounds like a nice read. I have read a few pages of the sample, and found the story of Aerietta Elony, the Queen of Crimson, to be riveting. Thanks for this review.
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Post by monicamu »

This certainly sounds like one not to be missed, especially since it's a while since I read a fantasy. I was slightly disappointed to read your comments on Aerietta's character. Perhaps she will develop as the series progresses. How delightful that the books are error-free. Thanks for the great review.
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I'm afraid but I'm not able to comprehend this review.
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A fantasy novel with some elements of war sounds great. I've sampled this novel and I found the dialogues thought provoking. Nice review
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I love strong female characters, and I'm glad that they are present here. Thanks for the review.
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I have been waiting eagerly to read a book like this for so long. I love the use of a strong female character in the book and also the magical storyline. Can't wait to read the book. Thank you for the nicely written review.
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Sounds like it would be an interesting read. I enjoy fantasy so I will have to add this one to my list. congrats on BOTD! 😊
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