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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
agoiadal's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Complicated
4.0
ammarahw's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Complicated
5.0
I really loved the romance in this book and all the side characters. I think I could relate to the themes of religious trauma and what it means to be loved and accepted by your family. There were parts of this book where I was so stressed and parts where I was so happy! I can’t wait to read more about these characters.
nerdydreamer107's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Complicated
4.5
lottie1803's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
nomonbooks's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Complicated
3.75
I really enjoyed some elements of this like Cassiel's struggles leaving an abusive home and meeting herself again. I enjoyed the relationship between the two MCs.
I think the start of the relationship was too quick and I didn't like I guess what felt like a lack of world building / substance to the magic elements. I feel like I just prefer a more permiated fantasy experience whereas this book used the fantasy elements to prop up the real life elements. And we only found stuff out when we had to find out. For me the core of the story was the real life elements, if that makes any sense and the angels Vs demons thing was a gloss on the top instead of an essential part.
That said I loved this couple. I do love a sapphic romance. I think it was written well and it was enjoyable. It also made me think a lot about restrictive parenting / environments and the work it takes to allow yourself pleasure. The characters did a great job of working through that. And I really enjoyed the non linear nature of that journey.
I think the start of the relationship was too quick and I didn't like I guess what felt like a lack of world building / substance to the magic elements. I feel like I just prefer a more permiated fantasy experience whereas this book used the fantasy elements to prop up the real life elements. And we only found stuff out when we had to find out. For me the core of the story was the real life elements, if that makes any sense and the angels Vs demons thing was a gloss on the top instead of an essential part.
That said I loved this couple. I do love a sapphic romance. I think it was written well and it was enjoyable. It also made me think a lot about restrictive parenting / environments and the work it takes to allow yourself pleasure. The characters did a great job of working through that. And I really enjoyed the non linear nature of that journey.
ljenkins09's review against another edition
3.0
Just a little traumatized Angel-ish and demon fall in love. Dark and twisty and kind of nice.
solly's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
I really enjoyed the worlbuilding, the characters, and that the plot centred a main character who had successfully escaped an abusive family but still dealt with the consequences/fallout of that decision.
I was a bit less sold on the romance because I'm soooo picky when it comes to romance and this one didn't feel unnaturally fast but still too fast for me, personally, but I know I have very particular taste and the overall chemistry was pretty good. The resolution of the plot side of things didn't fully satisfy me.
I really liked the characters in and of themselves, and the relationship between Cassiel and her sister was really interesting.
I really enjoyed the worlbuilding, the characters, and that the plot centred a main character who had successfully escaped an abusive family but still dealt with the consequences/fallout of that decision.
I was a bit less sold on the romance because I'm soooo picky when it comes to romance and this one didn't feel unnaturally fast but still too fast for me, personally, but I know I have very particular taste and the overall chemistry was pretty good. The resolution of the plot side of things didn't fully satisfy me.
I really liked the characters in and of themselves, and the relationship between Cassiel and her sister was really interesting.
rachelgreenreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
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? No
5.0
This really hit the spot. If you need some sapphic melodrama, angel/demon, u-hauling, unpacking religious and childhood trauma, all with beautiful prose and a gorgeous aesthetic, this is perfect. It was sumptuous, emotional, and hit all five senses throughout.
Cassiel was an incredible character with well-explored strengths and weaknesses, and her journey of self-discovery and agency was really lovely to behold. The side characters were also really strong (shout out to Ana, the Latina witch coffee shop owner who is actual goals).
Some might say the romance was insta-lovey but to that I say, it is a part of our culture!! A demon manifests you chocolate and tea and then facilitates a sexual awakening, you fall in love and vow to die for each other, what don’t you understand? /silly
There were some moments where dialogue contained non-sequiturs, I think in service to the dramatic prose style, and while this is usually a pet-peeve for me, I found it didn’t bother me as it felt intentional.
Overall I highly recommend, and this got me in the mood for other queer biblical vibes so drop recs if you’ve got ‘em!