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naomi_k's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Body horror, Confinement, Sexual content, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
katievallin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Vomit, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Body horror, Child death, Infidelity, Sexism, and Fire/Fire injury
savvyrosereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Elspeth Spindle lives with a monster inside of her head…but when she’s pulled into a mysterious and possibly treasonous plot, the monster might be exactly what she needs.
I LOVED THIS. The magic system is a bit complicated so it was a slightly slow beginning as I got my sea legs in the world, and then I absolutely fell in love—the plot, the characters, the world, all of it. I am so so excited to read Two Twisted Crowns (and alas I have finished it before I even post this review, oh well).
The ending of this book gave me actual chills, and I screamed and gasped and squealed so many times at so many different parts. I truly cannot recommend it highly enough.
HUGE thanks also to my buddy read crew and to my friend Alx for gifting me this one and for being the champion this book deserves.
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: Gothic fantasy; Tarot cards; found family vibes
CW: Blood/injury/violence; child death and abuse and mentions of death of parent
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent
vjlp22_reader's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Physical abuse and Blood
Minor: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Alcohol
twistykris's review against another edition
- 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
The characters and world were just SO lush and immersive and the writing is so beautiful. The world was almost a character of its own, especially with the encroaching mist and the eerie forest and what lies within. I got chills down my back multiple times during this read.
I love Elspeth as a character SO much- she can be a liiiittle naive and hypocritical at times, but honestly, I love the way she spoke to the Nightmare and Ravyn, with her wit and sass. She's smart, but as she develops, starts to become aware of her own faults and judgements, which I can appreciate. And Ravyn is so elusive and secretly caring and UGH. And THE NIGHTMARE?! What an incredible character LIVING inside of Elspeth's head. It's a lil bit enemies to lovers (which I love) and I found the romance to be just so lovely, if a little rushed (in a YA sort of fashion), but it still got me kicking my feet. There's also some found family, which I absolutely adore.
I think the audiobook, narrated by Lisa Cordlieone, was fantastic. I think she nailed the characters voices and cadences, especially the Nightmare's.
Very much looking forward to Two Twisted Crowns!
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, and Abandonment
wildflower_magic's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.75
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Genocide, Gore, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Police brutality, and Fire/Fire injury
eviethebookworm'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
There’s fake courtship, there’s forbidden magic, and there’s twisting lore. Rachel Gillig has been able to balance the morbid and eerie with bursts of emotion that bring characters to life on the page. Also, there’s a grumpy 500-year-old monster in the mix. What’s not to love?
If you enjoy authors like V. E. Schwab (A Darker Shade of Magic), Vanessa Len (Only a Monster), and Kristin Cashore (Graceling), you’ve found a new name to add to the collection of favourites.
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
natashaleighton_'s review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Death, and Abandonment
atomicrobin'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
4.0
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent
kassidyreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual content, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Death, and Death of parent