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generallycobalt's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
Trust T. Kingfisher to give me romance with a good helping of body horror.bethanycrowepowell's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
A romantic, earthy fantasy reminiscent of Chalion hewing a little more contemporary in tone. I'd heard a lot about this series here and there, so finally jumped in. For me, it was an unusually successful gritty fantasy in a secondary world that centers a romance while still having a compelling plot, one that continues into the rest of the series even once the MCs of this book have found their happy ending.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Body horror, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Alcohol
Both protagonists are living with traumas that shape their reactions and impact how they move through the world. This is treated respectfully, even though it makes their journeys more complicated.mairead_parade's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.75
Despite the fantasy setting, the romance and dialogue read very contemporary and realistic. The two MCs approach their relationship with a lot of practicality and self-awareness, which doesn’t necessarily sound that romantic, but is done really well here. I was less interested in the mystery but am definitely hooked for the rest of the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Emotional abuse
buttermellow's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gaslighting
Minor: Body horror, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
_valentine's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror and Medical content
pandin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
Another absolute ripper from Kingfisher.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Medical content
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