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cheyenne_rose's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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? No
4.5
I really really love Laini Taylor. Her ability to worldbuild is so unique and incredible to experience. The characters? Beautiful. The emotions? Even better. And the style of writing? I was a hundred pages in before I even realized time had passed 😅 my one small issue is that she tends toward flowery language, and the result is usually beautiful and evocative and whimsical, but when it doesn't land, it ends up clunky and awkward. But that's rare, and overshadowed by everything else that's good about the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child death, and Death
Moderate: Gore and Rape
Minor: Sexual content, Physical abuse, and Bullying
bookcaptivated's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Gore, Grief, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Death of parent, Genocide, Sexual content, and Xenophobia
Minor: Kidnapping, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts
daydreamermoonwalker's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-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
3.75
The first half was really slow and I almost gave up on it, but the second half was so good that I'm glad I didn't. The characters are what really drew me in, they were very likeable and the romance was beautiful. So if you can get past the kinda boring parts and you love magic, interesting characters, great world building, evocative writing, and romance I highly recommend! (Honestly the second half of the book is a solid 4 stars and I'm definitely gonna read the sequel)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Death, Gore, Grief, Murder, Rape, and Violence
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