Review of As You Prefer

[Justine Ocsebio]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "As You Prefer" by Cie Gives.]

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3 out of 5 stars

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Garrett Gibson is a rare necromancer who finds himself wrapped around the fingers of a mysterious Sanguim, Alexandru. A Sanguim is an immortal being who hunts and murders necromancers. Despite their differences, Garrett and Alexandru develop an understanding unlike any other. What are Alexandru's motivations for sparing Garrett's life? Is Garrett completely safe from persecution? 

As You Prefer is an urban fantasy novel written by Cie Gives. It involves magic, faeries, and immortal creatures. The book focuses more on the relationship between Garrett and Alexandru than the magical world in which they exist. My gripe about this book is the lack of significant world-building at the beginning of the story, which makes it hard for the reader to imagine the environment the characters are situated in. As the timeline shifts from the past to the present, the execution doesn't feel quite seamless, which makes following the pacing of the story somewhat confusing. I also find it hard to relate to the characters. With a premise that feels predictable, there is nothing interesting to look forward to about the characters. On the other hand, the plot follows a formula that is typical of heterosexual main characters, like individuals from opposite origins falling in love. But I like how the book subverts that by featuring homosexual protagonists. The dialogue and the exposition flow and are free of any grammar errors. This fact led me to believe that the book has flawless editing. The story culminates in a cliff-hanging resolution, which leaves room for anticipation for the next book in the series.

For the writing and the characters, I'm giving this book 3 out of 5 stars. Some points were deducted owing to the issues mentioned above. I recommend this book to anyone interested in modern fantasy involving queer characters. You might want to give this a try despite my criticisms, as we all have different preferences. 

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[Annalisa Whyte]

Based on this review I'd give this book a no

[Ruth Andanje]

Amazing review! As a fan of queer relationship stories, I can see myself reading this book religiously. Loved the constructive criticism made on your part too. All in all, your review was fantastic and can't wait to read this book.

[Donaking]

Based on the review, the book "As You Prefer" by Cie Gives seems to have both positive and negative aspects. While the world-building and character development receive criticism, the book's unique portrayal of homosexual protagonists and flawless editing adds to its appeal. The reviewer rates the book 3 out of 5 stars and recommends it to readers interested in modern fantasy with queer characters. Individuals with different preferences may still find it worthwhile to give this book a try, despite the mentioned criticisms.