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erovelo's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Violence
leeang's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I loved the story of this book - the way that magic intertwines into the world is a novel concept! And the plot was dripping with potential. However, the writing simply could not hold up the good ideas.
The pacing of the book felt rushed. The character development took a back seat to the plot being pushed forward, and because of that the characters remained flat throughout.
One is a dancer, one is a witch. I just summed up the entirety of both the main character's personalities.
For those of you drawn to the queer romance as I was, be prepared for nothing serious. Nothing in their relationship felt earned, and I honestly don't know why they would WANT to be together.
All that to say, I still enjoyed the book for what it was - fluff. It is a short book that has queer witches, it's going to be a good time. And there are gems of beautiful sentiments, and lovely nuggets about coming to terms with shifting sexualities. Just, temper your expectations.
The pacing of the book felt rushed. The character development took a back seat to the plot being pushed forward, and because of that the characters remained flat throughout.
One is a dancer, one is a witch. I just summed up the entirety of both the main character's personalities.
For those of you drawn to the queer romance as I was, be prepared for nothing serious. Nothing in their relationship felt earned, and I honestly don't know why they would WANT to be together.
All that to say, I still enjoyed the book for what it was - fluff. It is a short book that has queer witches, it's going to be a good time. And there are gems of beautiful sentiments, and lovely nuggets about coming to terms with shifting sexualities. Just, temper your expectations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Confinement, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief
a_h_severa's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
5.0
I couldn’t put this book down. The writing is even more bewitching than black pearls and more romantic than any love story before it. It’s two in the morning and I’ve just finished and I can barely form a coherent thought aside from this is the story I’ve been waiting to read my whole life.
Content Warnings
Minor: Self harm, Grief, and Blood
Possible Suicide Triggercaidyn's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I've had this on my radar for a while, but never got around to it until now. It was super enjoyable. A good read, although I wish there had been more romantic angst to it. Still, I enjoyed reading the character's other angst that led up to the romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
melaniereadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Wow I loved this book! It is so dark and atmospheric and magical. It gave me a similar feeling as when I read The Wicked Deep for the first time.
I just absolutely love the magic, the water, the witches. The plot is so interesting and the lore of the island was so engaging to read about.
I felt like the characters were a little underdeveloped in favor of a more developed plot. I wish there had been more chemistry between the love interests in order to make it more believable. I felt like the best developed relationship was Lina and her brother.
I just absolutely love the magic, the water, the witches. The plot is so interesting and the lore of the island was so engaging to read about.
I felt like the characters were a little underdeveloped in favor of a more developed plot. I wish there had been more chemistry between the love interests in order to make it more believable. I felt like the best developed relationship was Lina and her brother.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Grief, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, and Violence
beautifulpaxielreads's review
I was about 100 pages in and I just can't get into it. Also I find the worldbuilding is pretty patchy and not explained very well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Child death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, and Violence
chapkip's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death
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