The writing itself is quite beautiful and it unfolds like you're like a tale, like you're being told this story. It just has that feel to it of something being passed along. And then also just in general, the imagery that it evokes within it I thought was really beautifully done.
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I've said in the past that I tried Jade City and even though on paper it was everything I was looking for it unfortunately just didn't quite click but I did actually really like another work of hers that I think it's a little bit under the radar and not talked about as much.
If you've never checked out Amina Al-Sirafi, this is a great time to pick it up, especially because of course the sequel's going to be coming out as well.
I've never been a fan of books that are looking at what happens after you die. It's why I didn't really like Under the Whispering Door among other things.
It is a manga series but I want to include it here because it is absolutely such a fantastic fantasy story. The world building is on par with any of the greats that you can think of. It is phenomenal.



