You see, there was one real motivator in this one for me and it is a he that goes by the name of Malek. That’s right—the rather abusive slave master (and also a deadringer, characterisation wise, for the Darkling). And I know that that sounds all kinds of wrong and I realise that it’s socially frowned upon and whatnot but the heart wants what the heart wants (in saying that, the heart definitely does not want nor does it condone abusive behaviour).
Exquisite Captive is yet another one of 2014’s controversial releases. It’s Demetrios’ first foray into fantasy and hell, I’m impressed. Jinnis (or as us mere mortals know it, genies) are an undiscovered terrain in YA (yes, those still exist) and, if I may say so, Demetrios has set the bar high. …show more content…
With fantasies we want beautiful and intricately crafted worlds and we want them without the info dumps (we’re picky nowadays, aren’t we?) And as always, we get one of these elements at the sacrifice of the other. Yes, there were info dumps because, you know what, it’s hard to conjure a complex world, system, rules and whatnot and those are a must when it comes to fantasy. I’m sure there are a few out there who have the ability to create the best of both worlds and I’m sending snaps their way but most of the time, we have to compromise. While I adored the caste system that Demetrios created, the Gods, the mystic land of Arjinna, my head did hurt here and there. But you know what, it was probably worth it in the here and now. Look at it like this: come book two I’ll remember close to nothing, go into the sequel perpetually confused and come out a little enlightened, a little peeved with my new migraine.
There's also quite a bit of inaction and procrastination in this one. Much like Hamlet and yet not because let's get real here, Hamlet wasn't going about it via the art of seduction. I however didn't mind it as much, purely because Naila, your protagonist, is a feisty soul who loves a bit of humour and remains loyal to her cause. That's
Exquisite Captive is yet another one of 2014’s controversial releases. It’s Demetrios’ first foray into fantasy and hell, I’m impressed. Jinnis (or as us mere mortals know it, genies) are an undiscovered terrain in YA (yes, those still exist) and, if I may say so, Demetrios has set the bar high. …show more content…
With fantasies we want beautiful and intricately crafted worlds and we want them without the info dumps (we’re picky nowadays, aren’t we?) And as always, we get one of these elements at the sacrifice of the other. Yes, there were info dumps because, you know what, it’s hard to conjure a complex world, system, rules and whatnot and those are a must when it comes to fantasy. I’m sure there are a few out there who have the ability to create the best of both worlds and I’m sending snaps their way but most of the time, we have to compromise. While I adored the caste system that Demetrios created, the Gods, the mystic land of Arjinna, my head did hurt here and there. But you know what, it was probably worth it in the here and now. Look at it like this: come book two I’ll remember close to nothing, go into the sequel perpetually confused and come out a little enlightened, a little peeved with my new migraine.
There's also quite a bit of inaction and procrastination in this one. Much like Hamlet and yet not because let's get real here, Hamlet wasn't going about it via the art of seduction. I however didn't mind it as much, purely because Naila, your protagonist, is a feisty soul who loves a bit of humour and remains loyal to her cause. That's