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aly_t's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 this was good. It just took me a long time to read. There was not enough dialogue for me. But it was an entertaining read that contained romance and humor. (For the record, this is nothing like ACOTAR)
jeslikethat's review against another edition
4.0
So glad I chose this book for my need of a fantasy book that screams escapism! (๑˃ᴗ˂)ﻭ
This book champions that "art is powerful" in a unique story that portrays how it can change the world in the eye of the right beholder.
It had the ingredients that fit my palette; an immortal who just wants to love and be loved (Twilight?!), a smart female main character whose survival instincts are unlike any other maiden of classic novels, and their love being tested at the brink of life and death. A quick appreciation on how the evil character is told; it really provides a perspective on what living forever feels like.
The storyline was not overdone, making it enjoyable to follow. Not all great stories have to be so grand. This carried meaning and beauty in its own way, I loved it.
This book champions that "art is powerful" in a unique story that portrays how it can change the world in the eye of the right beholder.
It had the ingredients that fit my palette; an immortal who just wants to love and be loved (Twilight?!), a smart female main character whose survival instincts are unlike any other maiden of classic novels, and their love being tested at the brink of life and death. A quick appreciation on how the evil character is told; it really provides a perspective on what living forever feels like.
The storyline was not overdone, making it enjoyable to follow. Not all great stories have to be so grand. This carried meaning and beauty in its own way, I loved it.
felixthesmexyfox's review against another edition
It wasnt reaching my expectations and it felt too rushed, and becasue of that i couldent finsh it
filipasduarte's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
rockingseahorse's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? No
3.75
saramhiatt2's review against another edition
3.5
3.5 ⭐️ - This book definitely started as an “Is this ACOTAR fanfic, or….?” because it was so similar.
However, I’m very glad it shifted into its own story. FMC Isobel is not my favorite - she fell in love with “fair folk” prince (AKA fae) Rook after knowing him approximately ten minutes - a forbidden love as it violates the “Good Law” between fair folk and humans. She’s a painter, and her craft becomes a major component in this story.
MMC Rook is also not my favorite - he is haughty and says multiple times “I’m a prince, I am all powerful and can defeat anything.” But MULTIPLE times he either requires saving by Isobel, or he literally runs away when confronted by an enemy.
The first part of this book was literally just these two traveling through the forest to Rook’s Autumn court. No world building. It got more interesting when they entered the Summer court, ruled by Gadfly (one of Isobel’s customers whom she regularly paints). This is where the world building truly began - the feast in this court reminds me of the Mad Hatter’s tea party. The characters in the Summer court are much more developed in the short time we have them, and they were all quirky or creepy in their own ways.
A fun little read - I would recommend reading this BEFORE the ACOTAR series, to remove the comparisons from your bias. Overall, a good story. I will also add that the author’s writing style was beautifully done.
However, I’m very glad it shifted into its own story. FMC Isobel is not my favorite - she fell in love with “fair folk” prince (AKA fae) Rook after knowing him approximately ten minutes - a forbidden love as it violates the “Good Law” between fair folk and humans. She’s a painter, and her craft becomes a major component in this story.
MMC Rook is also not my favorite - he is haughty and says multiple times “I’m a prince, I am all powerful and can defeat anything.” But MULTIPLE times he either requires saving by Isobel, or he literally runs away when confronted by an enemy.
The first part of this book was literally just these two traveling through the forest to Rook’s Autumn court. No world building. It got more interesting when they entered the Summer court, ruled by Gadfly (one of Isobel’s customers whom she regularly paints). This is where the world building truly began - the feast in this court reminds me of the Mad Hatter’s tea party. The characters in the Summer court are much more developed in the short time we have them, and they were all quirky or creepy in their own ways.
A fun little read - I would recommend reading this BEFORE the ACOTAR series, to remove the comparisons from your bias. Overall, a good story. I will also add that the author’s writing style was beautifully done.
layansu's review against another edition
3.0
i liked the atmosphere but honestly it wasn’t intriguing enough, i’m 100% sure i won't remember anything about this book in few weeks
dilly_fantasy's review against another edition
4.0
i don't really know how i feel about this book
3.5 stars
3.5 stars
thatsgap's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0