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sofia_santana's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
iam's review
3.0
I was so stoked about Lovejoy and Mana getting their own short story, but I must say it didn't quite live up to expectations.
Seeing Lovejoy and Mana together, and reading about their relationship and how they work was lovely. So was simply getting to know a bit more about Lovejoy himself and how he sees the world. The mood is bittersweet and atmospheric, and while it's not quite as humorous as the author's other works, the usual snark does eventually come through.
However, it was too short. The book is upfront about it probably not making much sense if one hasn't read the rest of the San Andreas Shifters series as it is over the course of those books that the relationship develops, if only in the background, but even having read it multiple times and rather recently, I found it hard to get any sort of emotional connection to the book and characters.
The buildup and development of the conflict was completely missing. The entire setup was all told in retrospect, summarized in a couple lines, and encompassed what the official description says the book is about and more.
This unfortunately lead to there being no impact in the one emotional scene that pretty much is the entirety of this short story.
I still love that it exists, and that buying it at this time gives money to fundrasisers!
Seeing Lovejoy and Mana together, and reading about their relationship and how they work was lovely. So was simply getting to know a bit more about Lovejoy himself and how he sees the world. The mood is bittersweet and atmospheric, and while it's not quite as humorous as the author's other works, the usual snark does eventually come through.
However, it was too short. The book is upfront about it probably not making much sense if one hasn't read the rest of the San Andreas Shifters series as it is over the course of those books that the relationship develops, if only in the background, but even having read it multiple times and rather recently, I found it hard to get any sort of emotional connection to the book and characters.
The buildup and development of the conflict was completely missing. The entire setup was all told in retrospect, summarized in a couple lines, and encompassed what the official description says the book is about and more.
This unfortunately lead to there being no impact in the one emotional scene that pretty much is the entirety of this short story.
I still love that it exists, and that buying it at this time gives money to fundrasisers!
ramakn22's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
_surri_'s review
5.0
Gorgeous, just like Mana, of course. My only complaint is that there wasn't more of it!
kleo11's review
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
cadiva's review
4.0
Short, sweet and unless you've read all the other books in the series, not a traditional novella.
This is more a series of vignettes that give a peek into the complex relationship between Lovejoy and Mana.
I was very pleased to see how much his pack loves him and stuck up for him after Mana broke his heart and very happy that she knew how much of a mistake she'd made.
This is more a series of vignettes that give a peek into the complex relationship between Lovejoy and Mana.
I was very pleased to see how much his pack loves him and stuck up for him after Mana broke his heart and very happy that she knew how much of a mistake she'd made.
tyrshand's review
5.0
Very short, but Carriger has a gift for making you care and making sure you know that however broken you may feel, there is still hope.
lenka_v's review
4.0
A great addition to the overall story line, my only complaint is that it was too short! When is the next one out? :)
valhecka's review
4.0
Quick, bittersweet, and lovely. Good addition to the universe (this one and the San Andreas one).