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A review by themythicalbookshelf
The King's Seal by Amy Kuivalainen
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Penelope found his hand under the table and squeezed it. God, she loved it when he talked about supporting her and staying out of her way.
This was so good but so bittersweet. I didn't want this series to end, but it ended so beautifully that I can't complain. The action, the romance, the plot line - all of it was superb. The writing was so eloquent and interesting, and the dialogue was amazing (as always with Amy Kuivalainen). The banter between the characters literally had me laughing out loud at some points. Like I wish I could be half as witty as the dialogue in this book.
Penelope stood up on tiptoes and kissed Alexis. He was home and love and magic, and if she died tomorrow, he'd be right beside her. Instead of making her feel vulnerable, that thought filled her with a strength she didn't know she was capable of.
I've probably developed an unhealthy attachment to the characters in the book, but it's hard not too when they're written so well. This book expanded on Penelope's role within the Magicians of Venice, and the effect it had on her relationship with Alexis. The complexities of Aelia and Phaidros's relationship were also expanded on. I think the most unexpected part of this book (besides some of the more major plot points and events) was how much I grew to enjoy Lyca's character. This book definitely included more insight into her abilities as well as how she truly feels towards Penelope, the other magicians, and the war with Thevetat. Taking Marco under her wing was the icing on the cake though. Honestly the magicians (as well as Elazar, Marco, and Constantine) are the found family of a reader's dreams.
This was so good but so bittersweet. I didn't want this series to end, but it ended so beautifully that I can't complain. The action, the romance, the plot line - all of it was superb. The writing was so eloquent and interesting, and the dialogue was amazing (as always with Amy Kuivalainen). The banter between the characters literally had me laughing out loud at some points. Like I wish I could be half as witty as the dialogue in this book.
Penelope stood up on tiptoes and kissed Alexis. He was home and love and magic, and if she died tomorrow, he'd be right beside her. Instead of making her feel vulnerable, that thought filled her with a strength she didn't know she was capable of.
I've probably developed an unhealthy attachment to the characters in the book, but it's hard not too when they're written so well. This book expanded on Penelope's role within the Magicians of Venice, and the effect it had on her relationship with Alexis. The complexities of Aelia and Phaidros's relationship were also expanded on. I think the most unexpected part of this book (besides some of the more major plot points and events) was how much I grew to enjoy Lyca's character. This book definitely included more insight into her abilities as well as how she truly feels towards Penelope, the other magicians, and the war with Thevetat. Taking Marco under her wing was the icing on the cake though. Honestly the magicians (as well as Elazar, Marco, and Constantine) are the found family of a reader's dreams.