But how is it really any different from Bella's obsession with Edward? I'm not sure it is. Does she have any long-term aspirations? Protect the Prince forever and ever. All of this is TOLD to the reader in the first two chapters. It really never made much sense, and really, that's the least of Prophecy's problems. So why do the people call her that? No clue. In fact, the people call her The Demon Slayer, which is kind of funny considering we are told the people are kept in ignorance of the existence of demons. She is also hated by everyone in the land, despite the fact that her job is also to protect those very people from demon attacks. Her sworn duty is to protect her younger cousin and Crowned Prince, Taejo, from any and all harm. We have Kira, the main character, who is a strong, warrior girl. That's the best way to describe every last character in Prophecy. The saddest part of it all is that I know I could have enjoyed this novel a lot more if it weren't for three very important factors.Ĭookie cut-out, cardboard characters. Prophecy and I had a very rocky time together that could mirror a relationship from a Taylor Swift song.

Truly, I did, but it just never worked out and I'm really sad it didn't because I love Ellen to bits. And because of that one little sentence, I went into Prophecy expecting something epic with rich descriptions, epic fight scenes and a main character worth rooting for.

On the back of my ARC it reads: 'It's Graceling meets Eon in this action-packed fantasy adventure by debut author Ellen Oh.' In all honesty, I think that statement does a huge disservice to all three novels.

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