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mrt17's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
crimsoncor's review
3.0
This book is like a lot, a lot. . Which I think is the point in many ways and it is undeniably well-done, but it is hard to say I enjoyed it in particular.
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The gross physical and emotional abuse that the father visits on his daughters is intense and very off-putting. I appreciate the fairy-tale subversion (and this is dark even when compared to the original Grimm tales) and all, but I felt really uncomfortable for most of this book.mal_speaks_profanities's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Eating disorder, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
jennymaria's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
sapphicmacbeth's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
squids_can_read's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
Marlinchen has never disobeyed her father, has never left the house. That is until one night her two sisters convince her to go with them to the ballet where she sees Sevas and her whole life changes.
This is a book about grief, family, abuse, love, obsession, possessiveness, and control. Saying that, I would 100% look up the trigger warnings before reading this book because it is dark.
The characters in this book are beautifully written. I don't have the words to describe how much I love these characters. The only way that I could probably communicate it would be to have you read the book. The same with the setting. Honestly this book was just beautifully written and I think that everyone should read it.
This dark fractured fairytale with capture your heart and tear it to pieces. But check the trigger warnings first.
This is a book about grief, family, abuse, love, obsession, possessiveness, and control. Saying that, I would 100% look up the trigger warnings before reading this book because it is dark.
The characters in this book are beautifully written. I don't have the words to describe how much I love these characters. The only way that I could probably communicate it would be to have you read the book. The same with the setting. Honestly this book was just beautifully written and I think that everyone should read it.
This dark fractured fairytale with capture your heart and tear it to pieces. But check the trigger warnings first.
winniebooklabbuddies's review
5.0
A beautifully written retelling of an old legend, I absolutely loved this book. From the beautiful prose to the deep understanding, it was truly beautiful
If you are faint of heart or do not like explicit content in your readings, do not read this book. It’s hauntingly gothic and beautiful
If you are faint of heart or do not like explicit content in your readings, do not read this book. It’s hauntingly gothic and beautiful