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madmilliner's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Lighthearted, fun, rom-com fantasy with a touch of suspense.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Kidnapping
Moderate: Ableism, Body horror, Car accident, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Misogyny, and Sexual assault
Minor: Infidelity, Violence, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Medical trauma, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, and Blood
annettewolf's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
HMM. This book was a lot better than the Paper Magician trilogy. The main character was more likable, and there's nothing problematic about the romantic relationship, since both characters are closer in age and peers in their field when they meet. I could have used a lot more characterization, since these characters are about as deep as "I'm clumsy and I don't like to wear skirts" and "I'm nervous about taking my Magicianship test". Still, for light reading, it's a fun romp with an interesting world and a cool magic system. I do really like the focus on how the magic of this world can help advance the medical field, since developing a prosthetic arm is a big part of the plot. I can't speak to how well the author represents the amputee community, though.
Everything is altogether too wholesome--you can still very much tell that it's written by an author with certain family values. But that's a personal preference thing, and the climax of the book is action-packed and tense all the same.
I still can't recommend this author to people because of the content of her other books, but I don't regret spending a couple days reading this one.
Everything is altogether too wholesome--you can still very much tell that it's written by an author with certain family values. But that's a personal preference thing, and the climax of the book is action-packed and tense all the same.
I still can't recommend this author to people because of the content of her other books, but I don't regret spending a couple days reading this one.
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood and Gun violence
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