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leighannah's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
vermilionred's review
4.0
IDK how I feel about this one. I liked it a lot (it's Robin McKinley, how could I not), but I have other feelings about it too that are more complicated. I think that's probably a pretty common experience with this book.
glowbunny's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
kebreads's review against another edition
4.0
It took me awhile to get into this book. I would pick it up and read it bits and pieces at a time. But finally I did get into it, and then it was hard to put it down. One of the reviews on the back cover described the story as dreamlike and I feel that describes it well. This story deals with some hard issues, and shows how Lissar deals with the challenges she faces. I liked the magic in this story. At first it seemed like it was hardly there, just in the background. Overall, I really enjoyed this book.
Content: a few swear words, rape, violence, incest
Content: a few swear words, rape, violence, incest
howl's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
slow-paced
A brutal yet sensitively handled fairy tale retelling. Slow at times but worth it! Also, Xe Sands is the best audiobook narrator
Graphic: Rape, Miscarriage, and Incest
Moderate: Animal cruelty
moon_flower's review
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
oliviakateamerica's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0