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I purchased this novel on release day. I was so excited about her tackling a new genre, particularly fantasy. I think the first couple of books of her In Death series, considered mysteries, are some of her best works. I expected a new life and energy that’s been lacking in her recent romances. But after finishing this book, I wished I saved myself some time and money.
It’s boring, slow, and unoriginal. I could keep adding to this list, but those are the primary reasons. For a book about the end of the word, not all that much happens. The world ends. People come together to make a new version of it. Bam, that’s it. That’s the plot. This particular version of the world includes people with magical abilities. Not just your standard witches and wizards deal, it’s going to include pixies and elfs too. Only, we’re not going to focus on those interesting ones. We’re going to center our story around witches. *sigh*
Let’s talk about the characters. The synopsis makes it sound like this book will include multiple points-of-view. It’s not entirely misleading. However, the POV narrows down to one particular character in the last third of the novel. The one character I don’t find all that interesting. Although, I didn’t find the other supposedly “main” characters to be interesting or dynamic either. Honestly, this book is only backstory. It seems to me Roberts is more interested in exploring Fallon’s story, the baby born from Lana and Max. I suspect Fallon will eventual reconnect with the New Hope group, most likely finding a love interest in one of Katie’s twins. So disappointing it hurts.
tl;dr An unoriginal, boring first fantasy novel written by Nora Roberts.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 1 December, 2017: Finished reading
- 1 December, 2017: Reviewed