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strawbert's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
This book took a while to get interesting. I feel like the first half had a lot of detail and the second half was a bit rushed. The characters weren’t especially interesting but I did feel like I was on their side and wanted them to succeed. I don’t usually read historic fiction but I liked the Paris setting. This book feels very YA.
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Death and Addiction
Minor: Sexual assault and Racism
kassidyreads's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Classism and Addiction
Moderate: Violence and Death
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Racism, and Death of parent
bookcaptivated's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Violence, Addiction, Blood, Classism, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Racism, Racial slurs, and Sexism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, and Gaslighting
kaabtik's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? Yes
3.5
This book is so charming. From the premise to the execution, it was a delight to have accompanied me through the holiday rush. I quite liked the magic system and how it ties in with the aristocrats and how they are seen by the citizens of Paris. It gives some truth to their gossip of royals using tonics from fountains of youths and sacrifice because in a way it is.
I did not know it was a part of a series, though, so I might check the rest out.
I did not know it was a part of a series, though, so I might check the rest out.
Graphic: Blood, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Racism
valvallie's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-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
3.0
Graphic: Blood
Minor: Racism and Homophobia
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