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wilybooklover's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
Sadly, this fell a bit short of the first book for me. To start, we aren't reminded of any of the worldbuilding or previous plot events from Spellbound. I only read it a couple of months ago but I was still a bit lost at times since my memory isn't brilliant. And then Rory and Arthur don't actually spend much time on page together; they're often off doing their own thing separately, which didn't really hold my attention.
Still, it was enjoyable enough, and I do love both the 1920s New York setting and Rory and Arthur (and Jade and Zhang!).
Still, it was enjoyable enough, and I do love both the 1920s New York setting and Rory and Arthur (and Jade and Zhang!).
Graphic: Violence, Confinement, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Blood, Death, Torture, Classism, Murder, and War
Minor: Sexual content and Homophobia
aromarrie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
the villains in this book were one of the strongest parts to this second installment and i just absolutely love how much the author puts into her huge cast of characters, even to those who seem relatively minor; witnessing the growth in arthur & rory’s relationship was the sweetest thing and seeing how powerful they work together, well beyond a magic link was so empowering, i loved this book.
Moderate: Blood, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Torture
parasolcrafter's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Torture, and Kidnapping
Moderate: War, Death, and Confinement
Minor: Alcohol, Cursing, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Murder
siad's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Kidnapping and Murder
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