The Fate of the Tearling

The Fate of the Tearling _ GUSH

I recently finished reading "The Ten Thousand Doors of January" and I have to say that it's been a wild ride from start to finish. One of the things that struck me about this book is its exploration of identity and power, particularly through the character of Kelsey. She's a complex and multifaceted individual who embodies both the beauty and the brutality of human nature. Her transformation from a timid and uncertain young woman to a confident and powerful queen is nothing short of remarkable, and it's a testament to the author's skill that she's able to convey this journey in a way that feels both authentic and relatable.

I think one of the things that makes Kelsey such an interesting character is her struggle with her own identity. She's caught between two worlds - the world of her ancestors, who are revered as queens and goddesses, and the world of modern-day Terafall, where she's forced to navigate a complex web of politics and power struggles. Her inner conflict is palpable, and it's clear that she's torn between her desire for freedom and autonomy, and her need to conform to the expectations of those around her. This internal struggle makes her feel like a mirror to the reader, reflecting our own desires and fears back at us.

The world-building in this book is also noteworthy. The author has created a richly detailed and immersive environment that's steeped in history and mythology. From the elaborate court politics to the intricate rituals and customs of the Terafallians, every aspect of this world feels meticulously crafted. One of the things that I found particularly compelling was the exploration of religion and power in this book. The author doesn't shy away from depicting the darker aspects of human nature, including religious extremism and the dangers of blind ideology. It's a powerful commentary on our own world, and it's clear that the author is trying to convey something important about the nature of humanity.

One of the things that I found most interesting about Kelsey was her journey towards self-discovery. As she navigates the complexities of her own identity, she begins to uncover secrets about her past that challenge everything she thought she knew about herself. It's a slow-burning narrative that builds tension and suspense as Kelsey delves deeper into the mysteries of her heritage. The author does a great job of conveying the sense of wonder and discovery that comes with exploring one's own history, and it's clear that this is a theme that resonates deeply with readers.

The romance in this book is also worth noting. Katy's relationships with both Ro and Jonathan are complex and multifaceted, and they add depth and nuance to her character. However, I have to say that I was disappointed by the way the author handled the whole "who is Kelsey?" plot thread. The reveal that Katy had slept with both boys was a major plot point, but it felt like it came out of nowhere. It didn't feel true to Katy's character, and it didn't add anything meaningful to the story. I think the author could have done more to integrate this element in a way that felt organic and authentic.

The ending of this book was also a bit of a letdown for me. The impact of Kelsey's sacrifice is huge, but it feels like the author is trying to convey too many ideas at once. We're left with a sense of uncertainty about what will happen next, which is frustrating when we've invested so much time and emotional energy into the story. I'm hoping that there will be more to come in this world, but for now, the ending feels unsatisfying.

Overall, "The Ten Thousand Doors of January" is a thought-provoking and immersive novel that explores themes of identity, power, and self-discovery. While it's not without its flaws, I think the author has done an excellent job of creating a richly detailed world and complex characters. If you're looking for a book that will challenge your assumptions and leave you thinking long after you finish reading, then this is definitely worth checking out.

One thing that struck me about Kelsey was that she can't kill herself because it would be an act of power and control. This fact is used to her advantage by the main antagonist, who uses her inability to kill herself against her. It's a clever move, but also a very dark one.

The author has woven together elements of history, mythology, and fantasy in a way that feels seamless and immersive. From the elaborate court politics to the intricate rituals and customs of the Terafallians, every aspect of this world feels meticulously crafted. One of the things that I found particularly compelling was the exploration of the concept of lineage. The author doesn't shy away from depicting the complexities and nuances of family history, and it's clear that she's trying to convey something important about the nature of identity.

The author has also explored the theme of legacy in a way that feels both authentic and relatable. Kelsey is haunted by her past and struggles to come to terms with her own destiny. Her journey towards self-discovery is marked by moments of uncertainty and doubt, but also by moments of growth and transformation. It's a powerful commentary on our own struggles with identity and purpose.

The world-building in this book is also noteworthy. The author has created a richly detailed environment that's steeped in history and mythology. From the elaborate architecture to the intricate customs and rituals of the Terafallians, every aspect of this world feels meticulously crafted. One of the things that I found particularly compelling was the exploration of the concept of doors. The Ten Thousand Doors of January are a metaphor for the boundaries between different worlds and identities, and it's clear that the author is trying to convey something important about the nature of reality.

One thing that struck me about Kelsey was her inner conflict. She's caught between two worlds - the world of her ancestors, who are revered as queens and goddesses, and the world of modern-day Terafall, where she's forced to navigate a complex web of politics and power struggles. Her internal struggle is palpable, and it's clear that she's torn between her desire for freedom and autonomy, and her need to conform to the expectations of those around her.

The author has created a narrative that's both slow-burning and suspenseful. Kelsey's journey towards self-discovery is marked by moments of uncertainty and doubt, but also by moments of growth and transformation. It's a powerful commentary on our own struggles with identity and purpose.

Overall, I think "The Ten Thousand Doors of January" is a thought-provoking and immersive novel that explores themes of identity, power, and self-discovery. While it's not without its flaws, I think the author has done an excellent job of creating a richly detailed world and complex characters. If you're looking for a book that will challenge your assumptions and leave you thinking long after you finish reading, then this is definitely worth checking out.

One thing that struck me about Kelsey was her sense of wonder and discovery. As she navigates the complexities of her own identity, she begins to uncover secrets about her past that challenge everything she thought she knew about herself. It's a slow-burning narrative that builds tension and suspense as Kelsey delves deeper into the mysteries of her heritage.

The Ten Thousand Doors of January are a metaphor for the boundaries between different worlds and identities, and it's clear that the author is trying to convey something important about the nature of reality. The idea that there are multiple doors that lead to different worlds is both fascinating and unsettling, and it raises questions about the nature of identity and purpose.

One thing that struck me about Kelsey was her sense of agency and empowerment. As she navigates the complexities of her own identity, she begins to uncover secrets about her past that challenge everything she thought she knew about herself. It's a slow-burning narrative that builds tension and suspense as Kelsey delves deeper into the mysteries of her heritage.

The author has also explored the theme of legacy in a way that feels both authentic and relatable. Kelsey is haunted by her past and struggles to come to terms with her own destiny.

Overall, I think "The Ten Thousand Doors of January" is a thought-provoking and immersive novel that explores themes of identity, power, and self-discovery.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhey guys it's Sam and this is my spoilery gush for the fate of the tearling by Erika Johansen as I said this video will have spoilers in it so if you have not read this book I will like my spoiler fear of you on the screen so like I said my review this felt like the perfect conclusion for what this story gave us with the first book being like a complete fantasy the second book revealing that this was not what you thought it was this did feel like a very true conclusion I don't want to say that it's a satisfying conclusion because I don't really think that it is but it feels very correct for what Erika Johansen was trying to do and for what she did throughout the series what I liked about this is getting to see both the past and the present for a number of characters especially Rauf and just getting to see how he evolved into what he currently is and all these characters kind of how they turned out how they currently are and the history of the world and how it got to where it is all of that was very satisfying because when and you know on the second book you kind of feel like how did we get to this place where they're back in this like medieval setting when they are from our future you know so it was just interesting to get to see what happened although it was also very chilling and just like kind of gut-wrenching and there's a kind of like a lack of hope there in a way seeing that it's like this is just going to dissolve and crumble into pain but it was still satisfying to get that part wrapped up what I liked about this is for all the characters that we do get to follow the series gives them something it either gives people Redemption or gives them vengeance or it just gives them acceptance whatever it is that the characters kind of need or deserve the series gives them so with JaVale the gate guard you have him finding his wife her being like screw you I don't need you you're too late whatever and him like losing his whole sense of identity but then at the very end being like I am a gate guard this is what I want to do this is what I've always done I'm good at this and sort of having some redemption through that with pen and Kelsey's relationship we have some closure and acceptance there I did feel like that was sad oh my god I just was like mmm because I really do like pen and Kelsey's relationship like I like the guard in love with the Queen like that whole scenario it's just nothing that I really enjoy so them not working out even though I always knew they weren't going to work out was that for me just kind of like he's like I want to be a guard that matters more to me than this relationship because I know that you won't be able to give me what I need from you and then both like accepting that was bittersweet and we have the stuff with ASA and her dad I did hate how ASA died like in one sentence it felt very like Mockingjay like I was not into that but we did have her get her vengeance acceptance whatever with her dad situation with her abuser in a way that was very again true to this series and lastly sort of the redemption / acceptance with the Red Queen I have loved her character throughout the series I found her so interesting and compelling and we have that wrap up of Kelsey being the one to kill her because she can't kill herself and them being this again like mirror to each other and her kind of having this humanity and I'm having this connection in this bond that was like such a good conclusion they're like she's turned into this character that like still wasn't antagonist and still the horrible things but like she had lost so much of that power that she was brought back down to earth in a way that by the time she died it just again felt very like satisfying again I did like seeing the history of the world with religion and with dictators and stuff that again right now felt very like a little too current with seeing like religious extremism people making themselves out to be religious that really aren't and using that religiosity to control masses and setting themselves up as dictators reading that in our current times was just like not soothing to the soul but it was also one of those things that's like yes this is what happens as far as the magic and Kelsey always fighting her like inner vengeful side and her like Queen of Spades side we had this whole reveal of who is she actually descended from is she descended from ROH and his magic because she does have his sapphire as well she has used that before or is she a tearling I think what's so kind of great about this is we don't get the answer because it doesn't actually matter this book really does show that it's like it's up to your choices that you make I will say that the whole reveal of Katy having slept with both boys or guys or whatever you want to say because I feel like they are teenagers maybe they're in their 20s by that I'm forgetting because the timeline there is very odd but having the you love her having slept with ro and Jonathan is just like what because you're sort of like the the scene with her and like ro having their whole thing is kind of like I guess but then when her and Jonathan are like in the prison and just have sex I'm like day four I'm and I know it just felt like it was like it was done so that we could kind of be like which one is Kelsey from but it just didn't really feel true to Katy's character like it just it didn't I don't care this yourself with both guys she can do what she wants to have a good time girl but it was just like we didn't have any of this in the rest of the book so to have it thrown in there it really just felt like it was a thing so that we could be like what's her lineage I don't know and I liked the whole theme of the lineage and and not mattering but it was so like I didn't like how that was done the end of this book was something that I liked struggled with a bit because at the end when Kelsey like goes back and kills ro is she a manifestation did that really happen is that a hallucination because we have her like coming out of Katie's skin which is was a very weird not really in line with the rest of the story visualization and then keys fine and like that didn't happen but did it but like I won't point you see like Katie skin it was it was very weird I was like is this all in their heads is this is like an energy manifestation what happened here and then the very end where that impacted everything and that impact of the timeline and then Kelsey is suddenly in this like different almost closer to our world world and she's not a queen and she's not anything and she doesn't have she's the only one that remembers that was so like gut-wrenching because she gave up so much and this whole story is really about sacrifice but she gave up so much and that was like it was not satisfying but again it felt true for this world because this world never wants you to be comfortable so her like not having anyone recognize her but her still knowing everything is a gut punch like it is not satisfying I'm hoping because the book just kind of like lets you decide I'm hoping that it does eventually fade and she just like you know assimilates into her current life and like her old memories just kind of go away but it is like there is this moment of it being like very unfair we were like wow like she did all this stuff and what does she get for it nothing but also it is like an opportunity for her to rest and not have to be a queen but yeah the very end was just like so rushed and so like unsatisfying but again still very true for the story so that is it for my thoughts on this book coming to Milo let me know your thoughts on the faith it's healing thank you all for watching and I'll see all of you guys soon bye youhey guys it's Sam and this is my spoilery gush for the fate of the tearling by Erika Johansen as I said this video will have spoilers in it so if you have not read this book I will like my spoiler fear of you on the screen so like I said my review this felt like the perfect conclusion for what this story gave us with the first book being like a complete fantasy the second book revealing that this was not what you thought it was this did feel like a very true conclusion I don't want to say that it's a satisfying conclusion because I don't really think that it is but it feels very correct for what Erika Johansen was trying to do and for what she did throughout the series what I liked about this is getting to see both the past and the present for a number of characters especially Rauf and just getting to see how he evolved into what he currently is and all these characters kind of how they turned out how they currently are and the history of the world and how it got to where it is all of that was very satisfying because when and you know on the second book you kind of feel like how did we get to this place where they're back in this like medieval setting when they are from our future you know so it was just interesting to get to see what happened although it was also very chilling and just like kind of gut-wrenching and there's a kind of like a lack of hope there in a way seeing that it's like this is just going to dissolve and crumble into pain but it was still satisfying to get that part wrapped up what I liked about this is for all the characters that we do get to follow the series gives them something it either gives people Redemption or gives them vengeance or it just gives them acceptance whatever it is that the characters kind of need or deserve the series gives them so with JaVale the gate guard you have him finding his wife her being like screw you I don't need you you're too late whatever and him like losing his whole sense of identity but then at the very end being like I am a gate guard this is what I want to do this is what I've always done I'm good at this and sort of having some redemption through that with pen and Kelsey's relationship we have some closure and acceptance there I did feel like that was sad oh my god I just was like mmm because I really do like pen and Kelsey's relationship like I like the guard in love with the Queen like that whole scenario it's just nothing that I really enjoy so them not working out even though I always knew they weren't going to work out was that for me just kind of like he's like I want to be a guard that matters more to me than this relationship because I know that you won't be able to give me what I need from you and then both like accepting that was bittersweet and we have the stuff with ASA and her dad I did hate how ASA died like in one sentence it felt very like Mockingjay like I was not into that but we did have her get her vengeance acceptance whatever with her dad situation with her abuser in a way that was very again true to this series and lastly sort of the redemption / acceptance with the Red Queen I have loved her character throughout the series I found her so interesting and compelling and we have that wrap up of Kelsey being the one to kill her because she can't kill herself and them being this again like mirror to each other and her kind of having this humanity and I'm having this connection in this bond that was like such a good conclusion they're like she's turned into this character that like still wasn't antagonist and still the horrible things but like she had lost so much of that power that she was brought back down to earth in a way that by the time she died it just again felt very like satisfying again I did like seeing the history of the world with religion and with dictators and stuff that again right now felt very like a little too current with seeing like religious extremism people making themselves out to be religious that really aren't and using that religiosity to control masses and setting themselves up as dictators reading that in our current times was just like not soothing to the soul but it was also one of those things that's like yes this is what happens as far as the magic and Kelsey always fighting her like inner vengeful side and her like Queen of Spades side we had this whole reveal of who is she actually descended from is she descended from ROH and his magic because she does have his sapphire as well she has used that before or is she a tearling I think what's so kind of great about this is we don't get the answer because it doesn't actually matter this book really does show that it's like it's up to your choices that you make I will say that the whole reveal of Katy having slept with both boys or guys or whatever you want to say because I feel like they are teenagers maybe they're in their 20s by that I'm forgetting because the timeline there is very odd but having the you love her having slept with ro and Jonathan is just like what because you're sort of like the the scene with her and like ro having their whole thing is kind of like I guess but then when her and Jonathan are like in the prison and just have sex I'm like day four I'm and I know it just felt like it was like it was done so that we could kind of be like which one is Kelsey from but it just didn't really feel true to Katy's character like it just it didn't I don't care this yourself with both guys she can do what she wants to have a good time girl but it was just like we didn't have any of this in the rest of the book so to have it thrown in there it really just felt like it was a thing so that we could be like what's her lineage I don't know and I liked the whole theme of the lineage and and not mattering but it was so like I didn't like how that was done the end of this book was something that I liked struggled with a bit because at the end when Kelsey like goes back and kills ro is she a manifestation did that really happen is that a hallucination because we have her like coming out of Katie's skin which is was a very weird not really in line with the rest of the story visualization and then keys fine and like that didn't happen but did it but like I won't point you see like Katie skin it was it was very weird I was like is this all in their heads is this is like an energy manifestation what happened here and then the very end where that impacted everything and that impact of the timeline and then Kelsey is suddenly in this like different almost closer to our world world and she's not a queen and she's not anything and she doesn't have she's the only one that remembers that was so like gut-wrenching because she gave up so much and this whole story is really about sacrifice but she gave up so much and that was like it was not satisfying but again it felt true for this world because this world never wants you to be comfortable so her like not having anyone recognize her but her still knowing everything is a gut punch like it is not satisfying I'm hoping because the book just kind of like lets you decide I'm hoping that it does eventually fade and she just like you know assimilates into her current life and like her old memories just kind of go away but it is like there is this moment of it being like very unfair we were like wow like she did all this stuff and what does she get for it nothing but also it is like an opportunity for her to rest and not have to be a queen but yeah the very end was just like so rushed and so like unsatisfying but again still very true for the story so that is it for my thoughts on this book coming to Milo let me know your thoughts on the faith it's healing thank you all for watching and I'll see all of you guys soon bye you\n"

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