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kkoerth613's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. It took some time to get hooked, because I didn't quite know what to expect other than my best friend telling me it was good. I loved the Wrinkle in Time elements and this dark and chilling fantasy has a little bit of everything for all to enjoy.
garagehymns's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
loserlesbianlover's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.75
zaineylaney's review
3.0
✨ The Title/Cover Draw:
I had heard a lot of people talk about this book and it interested me that people either really loved it or really hated it.
I had heard a lot of people talk about this book and it interested me that people either really loved it or really hated it.
offbrandmusclemilk's review against another edition
5.0
Genuinely creepy. Felt like actual teenage voices. All around very good.
snikkidee's review against another edition
2.0
I really liked the first half of the book and then the second half went swiftly downhill.
books_through_these_eyes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
vicky30312's review against another edition
5.0
Huh. I'm at a loss for words right now. I couldn't stop reading but also didn't want it to end...
aimsmeee's review against another edition
1.0
God, I wanted to love this book. Queer girls! Narratives about the cycle of abuse! Monsters! And I did have a good time with the first half, but then the second started to realllllllly drag.
As other reviewers have said - way too much purple prose. So many times I wished I could have been the book's editor to try and cut back on the pages/minutes of description where a sentence or two would have done. By the time I got to the end, my only thought was 'I don't care, I don't care, I don't care' on an aggressive loop.
And the queer girl representation.... ehhhh. Yes, it's good that we don't put up with aphobia, but for the ace character to then out a lesbian and talk about her sex life to a third party while the lesbian character is visibly deeply uncomfortable and unhappy with the conversation - that's fine apparently?? Ugh.
As other reviewers have said - way too much purple prose. So many times I wished I could have been the book's editor to try and cut back on the pages/minutes of description where a sentence or two would have done. By the time I got to the end, my only thought was 'I don't care, I don't care, I don't care' on an aggressive loop.
And the queer girl representation.... ehhhh. Yes, it's good that we don't put up with aphobia, but for the ace character to then out a lesbian and talk about her sex life to a third party while the lesbian character is visibly deeply uncomfortable and unhappy with the conversation - that's fine apparently?? Ugh.