A review by fanboyriot
The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi

slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Read For:
✓ Slow Burn
✓ Queer POC
✓ Grumpy x Sunshine 
✓ Queernormative World 
✓ Interesting Magic System

˗ˏˋ ★ REVIEW ★ ˎˊ˗
Not going to lie this book intimidated me for the longest time, fantasy books with small fonts tend to do that.  However, I really enjoyed this book once I started reading it.  Both the world building and character development were done well.  The queer representation was done so nicely and the topics of addiction were written with care.  It showed addiction in a more realistic light than some books, and showed the cycle of abuse along with recovery.

While it was a little slower in the middle of the book the beginning and end really made up for it.  Overall, the hierarchy of the different colors of blood was such an interesting idea and played well into the plot.

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️
Angst Level: 💧💧
POV: Third Person 
Release Date: 23, June 2022
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