ilovetw4ever

The Trouble With Kings is told from the first person perspective. If you don't like not knowing how other characters think or what they do when not with the main character, then skip this one! The story is interesting and I enjoyed trying to figure out all the motivation behind each person's actions, but I was unconvinced with the end result. Flian and *ahem* the-guy-she-ends-up-with didn't have very good interaction. The reader is told that they have conversations, but we are not allowed to read them so we don't get much emotion or attachment from either. I can see the budding relationship, but it almost seems like the end result was rushed, or else we were simply not allowed to witness it. I did like this book and would recommend it to other's who have read and enjoyed Sherwood Smith's work. I would suggest, however, that if you are unfamiliar with her books and want to try something by her you start with Crown Duel. I believe it is also first person perspective and very well done.

2023-06-23 23:16