Actual Rating 1.5

There were several things that didn’t work about this one for me. One of the big ones was the writing style. The sentences were fragmented and simplistic, and the language used in the exposition and dialogue felt quite modern. This contributed to me being unable to get a good feel for the setting. The book is focused heavily on magic, but then making a phone call was casually mentioned.

While there wasn’t good worldbuilding in general and for the setting, it was excellent relating to the magic. This book is all about magic, the types of magic, the types of casters, how they learn and practice magic, how it’s manifested, and more. But we spent so much time focused on the magic and its types that the rest of the book suffered, especially the characters. There was no character development and none of them felt even remotely close to being alive. The twins who were a focus of the book had a little more personality than the rest of the characters, but not by much. The plot was also painfully slow, with it being almost 25% through before the events mentioned in the premise started happening. And the characters certainly weren’t strong enough to carry this lack of plot.

Unfortunately, despite being excited about the premise and the setting, this one just didn’t work for me. If you’re interested in slow fantasy that focuses solely on magic, then you may like this one. My thanks to NetGalley and Lynit Publishing for allowing me to read this work. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I liked the idea of this book a lot, but the writing style was way too disjointed to maintain my interest. I didn't care about any of the characters. They all seemed somewhat similar and kind of generic, except the twins and they're only special because they're twins.

The worldbuilding was cool, but again, the writing style itself was so jumpy, it made it hard to follow. I just feel like it needs a really good edit to pull it all together.

"The End of Nobility" presents a captivating blend of political intrigue, magic, and adventure reminiscent of "Ender's Game" and "Children of Blood and Bone." As the draft threatens the lives of protagonists Dre, Alaan, and Rye, the narrative delves into themes of identity and survival in a world where danger lurks at every turn. The twins' journey, intertwined with Rye's quest for truth, keeps readers on the edge of their seats with its suspenseful twists and turns. With its dynamic characters and richly imagined world, "The End of Nobility" promises an enthralling read that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.

Thanks so much to Netgalley and Lynit Publishing for giving me this book for review considerations! All opinions are my own.
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What’s it about?
It’s Ender’s Game meets Children of Blood and Bone set in a world where everyone has access to food, shelter, and magic, but the children still live in fear. The draft is in effect. When the army attempts to draft Dre and Alaan, the first and only twins, and Rye, the son of a disgraced soldier, they know something is wrong. By the time they realize how wrong, they are running for their lives with assassins after them. To survive, the twins will have to wield their fame as a weapon and Rye will have to dig deeper into the truth of his father’s disappearance.
Summary from The StoryGraph
Why I Started This Book
The first thing about this book that caught my eye was a note saying that it was like Children of Blood and Bone, which is one my favorite novels!
My First Thoughts
At the start of the book, I did have some trouble getting into it! It was kind of slow-paced at the beginning, but picked up later on!!
My Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 3.5 out of 5.
This book was pretty good! There was some parts I really enjoyed!! I only had a couple of small dislikes!!
What I loved
The characters are fun!! Their personalities and internal dialogue are super funny and interesting!! It really adds to the story! Also, their dynamics, especially between the twins, is super fun to read!!!
The plot and the world is super unique!! This book is cool and refreshing read!! I haven’t read a book with a world quite like this one!
What I Disliked
This isn’t necessarily a dislike, but it was kinda confusing at the start. It felt like the story was a little random, and I didn’t really understand the world or the plot. After a hundred or so pages in though, things started to make more sense!! Also, this might just be me, you’ll be able to understand the book just fine if you read it!
The start is a little bit slow! Not in a bad way, but I’m just used to pretty fast-paced books!!
Should You Read It?
Yeah! If you want a unique YA fantasy read, this is for you!! It’s not terribly similar to Children of Blood and Bone, but it’s still an interesting read!!
Conclusion
The End of Nobility by Michael Green Jr is a unique fantasy read!! I liked the characters and the plot!! While I did struggle with the slow-paced start, this is still a good book! If you’re looking for a refreshingly new YA fantasy book, this is a good choice!