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ankiaisreading's review
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Blood, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Murder, Dementia, Grief, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
librarymouse's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was a fun, short read with a stunning twist. The bits and pieces of lore sprinkled throughout the text are engaging and thoughtfully done in such a way I am simultaneously left satisfied with the time I've spent with the book and yearning for more time with the characters and the world. I adore the queen.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Confinement, Death, and Fire/Fire injury
livruther's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
the illustrations were very good, and i liked that the story was creative.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Death
thereaderfriend's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Liked the idea of this more than the book itself. The writing didn't keep up to my means of expectation. It wasn't engaging enough bc it lacked the magical wording I expected. The artwork and plot twists seemed to carry the story, but it was fine. Had potential to be great. Also was disappointed with something that's a spoiler. Stop reading if you don't want to read the spoiler. how the author had the queen kiss awake the princess was underwhelming bc it seemed to bring lgbtqia+ representation into it but it ended up being a gotcha moment. This moment was a hint at a possible romance but it was instantly turned down. And then at the end, the queen walks away from the direction of her castle, hinting that she wants to move on and/or is reflecting on that moment, which hinted queerness but was dismissed. Disappointed but not surprised.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death, Confinement, and Torture
Minor: Blood, Domestic abuse, Grief, Violence, Emotional abuse, and Gore
whitto's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book was STUNNING! I absolutely loved it and I could not stop staring at the illustrations that were as much a part of the story as the words.
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gore, Torture, and Violence
This is a dark fairy tale that is not for children. I would say age 15+ or for a 12 year old who can handle brief gore
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