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baileyanabella's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
The flaws of the main characters aren't at all the main focus of the book, but it's so unbelievably hard not to focus on them while I'm reading. These characters, even the ones that are hundreds or thousands of years old, and their relationships, are contrived and juvenile. There are several scenes where the characters act in a way that just doesn't make sense for them, and could be fleshed out in so many better and more compelling ways. There were a lot of times in the first 50-100 pages where I considered putting this down.
Yet, I didn't. I couldn't. While there were so many things I took issue with, I couldn't help but be intrigued by the story, the mystery, and had to keep reading to know what happened. This is beautifully written in terms of scenery and world building, this world feels almost real. The descriptions are painted perfectly, immersing you in exactly what Lena is experiencing. And it's very magical. I haven't read *too* much fantasy, but the fantasy elements of this book felt unique and were just plain fun to read about. I loved the idea of an almost sentient dark magic forest and exploring the cities that dwell within. Overall, while I had my issues with some things, this was a quick and fun read that I don't regret picking up!
Yet, I didn't. I couldn't. While there were so many things I took issue with, I couldn't help but be intrigued by the story, the mystery, and had to keep reading to know what happened. This is beautifully written in terms of scenery and world building, this world feels almost real. The descriptions are painted perfectly, immersing you in exactly what Lena is experiencing. And it's very magical. I haven't read *too* much fantasy, but the fantasy elements of this book felt unique and were just plain fun to read about. I loved the idea of an almost sentient dark magic forest and exploring the cities that dwell within. Overall, while I had my issues with some things, this was a quick and fun read that I don't regret picking up!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Murder, Violence, and Self harm
Moderate: Abandonment, Body horror, Death, and Grief
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