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katelynndzindzio's review against another edition
- 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
Kitt and winnow's journey is magical to say the least. Through a series of unfortunate events they fall in love. Can true love save them?
Graphic: Child death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
madelynowil's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail
amelianotthepilot's review against another edition
5.0
Iris Winnow has won a writing competition and although she didn't finish school because they ran out of money she now has the opportunity to become a columnist at a leading newspaper in the city. However, her academic rival, Roman C Kitt, is a wealthy git who seems to do everything in his power to annoy her and is her only competition for the columnist role.
*stefan voice* This book has everything: rivals to lovers, austen-esque letter exchanges, the missed important letter trope, 1940s city vibes but with a magical twist, a rich boy not allowed to pursue his true love since shes poor, a poor girl struggling to get by but not letting anyone know or help, a WWI-esque war, and a god problem with persephoneXhades vibes.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Gore, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail
sierrabowers's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
klpage's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
I did enjoy the letter segments in the book, and I even highlighted quotes on my kindle from the different letters.
I loved Iris as a Fmc, she was so strong with everything she went through, and I did enjoy seeing the change in Roman throughout the book.
I did kind of see the plot twist with Forest coming… but it didn’t deter me from not enjoying it.
Great read and something different for me :)
Moderate: Violence, Vomit, and War
abbyreads23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
The PROSE— wow. Rebecca has a way with words. This immediately caught my eye and I was highlighting sections of the book constantly because it was so beautifully written.
The main character is realistic, she’s vulnerable yet brave. She has weaknesses and strengths, both which are seen in this book. She is not a damsel in distress but there are times when she needs a hero, and I think that makes for good diversity.
World building is basically N/A as there isn’t much to be said since it takes place on earth but there’s some fantasy and magical aspects to the book. As an avid fantasy reader, it was very easy to understand but I think this book makes for a great introduction to some magical aspects for new fantasy readers.
The plot is good, there’s some mystery on what these fighting deities are going to do and very little is still known about them. While the characters face realistic challenges and real consequences!! Little to no plot armor.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book, it’s been a while since I’ve read a book so well put together and to the point. There’s hardly any fluff, the author works to get you hooked into the story and attached to the characters.
Half point off because
Roman was perfect. He always loved Iris.
But Iris kind of hating him but not— I don’t know, it was a little confusing lol
Minor: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail
theycallmenana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Violence and Vomit
kades26's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism and Death of parent
Moderate: Death, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Classism
sos214's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, Death of parent, and War
caitlink's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
Moderate: Violence, Grief, and War