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kaigar96's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I did enjoy the book and will pick up the next one eventually, but it’s not on my immediate TBR. The author fell into the “tell, don’t show” group and the pacing seemed off. I wish she really delved into moments instead of focusing so much on plot. It reads very straightforward and isn’t too original. But it is a fun read for a YA audience looking to hear about power, grief, and a touch of romance.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: War and Death
kassidyreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Animal death and Confinement
Minor: Sexual assault and Animal cruelty
saucy_bookdragon's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Death, Grief, War, and Death of parent
princess424's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, and Genocide
mals_library's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Gore, Violence, Murder, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Sexual assault
imds's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Xenophobia, Genocide, Death, and Confinement
Minor: War and Suicide
jenny_librarian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
By the time Ruby got to the castle, it was like an entire other book. The characters from the abbey were tossed off as memories and basically disappeared. It’s a shame because it was those characters that I liked. I have zero interest in Rasmus and Marella. In fact, I was waiting for her to reveal herself as a double agent (that’s how little I trusted her) for most of the second part.
The romance was okay. Not spectacular or anything, but I’ve seen worse. At least they had some kind of chemistry.
It was on par with many YA fantasy novels: nothing amazing, but nothing disastrous either.
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Physical abuse and Fire/Fire injury