I found Evanjalin to be the most problematic character. The attitude she displayed and the lies she told were insufferable. Because of keeping the truth to herself, she ends up creating problems for herself. It did not hold her actions accountable, which was even more frustrating. Evanjalin’s strength seemed unauthentic to me, even though I usually enjoy strong female characters. Marchetta’s aim was to write a strong female character rather than a multifaceted woman with strength. It defined her. Each character extols how strong she is, which became tedious after a while. Yes, I understand. She’s a strong woman. Several other characters were also facing hardships, but no one recognized their strength or hardships except Evanjalin. Even before her identity was revealed, the gushing had already started, and it can't all be credited to her being their queen.
I felt bored while reading Finnikin of the Rock, even though it was supposed to be a story about friendship, betrayal, romance, pain, and loyalty. There is no guarantee that I will continue with this series. Overall, it disappointed me with the characters and the narrative, and it remains to be seen if I will continue the series.
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