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ericrobien's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
oliviamariereads's review against another edition
2.0
I felt as if this book was average at best which was such a shame. I really enjoyed the story and found the premise unique. I really enjoyed the Russian folklore and the trans representation. The story lost all of my attention towards the end. The story felt unfinished and my disappointment was furthered when I learned it is a stand alone book. I feel as if the book ended right in the middle of the story.
katkinney's review
5.0
This is an interesting little YA novel. Ruby, one of three sisters, has heard family tales passed down about how her mother and her sisters were sent away from Russia by their mother because their ability to (this is vaguely alluded to) sort of read tea leaves and predict fates for people got them marked for murder as witches. Lots of delightful Russian culture, folklore and wonderful story detail. The characters in this are great. It reminded me a little of “The Raven Cycle” with the quirky, small, intimate feel of it.
Every woman born into the family sees as a teen the manner in which she will die. When Ruby sees her fate (and it’s coming soon), she wonders if there is a way to change it, especially when the reading of the book where they record the predictions reveals her recently-deceased aunt was the only person they know of who defied fate. A slow and meandering fantasy tale that leaves you questioning where it’s going at times, but highly intriguing, and the details drew me in.
Every woman born into the family sees as a teen the manner in which she will die. When Ruby sees her fate (and it’s coming soon), she wonders if there is a way to change it, especially when the reading of the book where they record the predictions reveals her recently-deceased aunt was the only person they know of who defied fate. A slow and meandering fantasy tale that leaves you questioning where it’s going at times, but highly intriguing, and the details drew me in.
alprnt's review against another edition
4.5
I liked this a lot but I think my copy is missing the last chapters because what is that ending ...
sophia0808's review
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
alexisamburgey's review
mysterious
tense
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
4.0
kwbat12's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this book - often for the Russian connections, but also because of the interesting style and the ending that I didn't expect. I highly recommend it!