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maximauve's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
louisv's review
adventurous
dark
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? It's complicated
4.0
We love a found family, everyone trying to find their own path in life, doomed by the narrative, trying to understand yourself and your role in the world you just got thrown into, slow burn love, rich world that has a dark side to it, questionable side characters that have their own agenda, a weird sickness spreading, fairytale esque story with an unique spin on magic and world building.
steph_weigle's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Sexual assault, Body horror, Gore, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Violence, Vomit, Confinement, Alcoholism, Child death, Classism, Grief, Murder, Death of parent, Alcohol, Blood, Death, and Sexual harassment
puttingwingsonwords's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A tragic but hopeful story set in a unique fantasy world. The main character, a star fallen from the sky, is the perfect mix of competent and clueless; a magical being on a mission of vengeance against humankind, who doesn’t know the first thing about humans or the human body he has been put into. Some humans fall perfectly into the selfish image he has of them after they killed one after another of his predecessors for their own protection, while others show him compassion, kindness, and love—so where will his judgment fall in the end?
I was taken in from the start by the characters, each of them complex and intriguing, forming a cast of unlikely heroes and all-too-real villains. The story has the inevitable pull of tragedy, while still containing pulse-quickening surprises (which I won’t spoil!) so it’s continuously hard to tell how safe it is hold onto hope…
I was taken in from the start by the characters, each of them complex and intriguing, forming a cast of unlikely heroes and all-too-real villains. The story has the inevitable pull of tragedy, while still containing pulse-quickening surprises (which I won’t spoil!) so it’s continuously hard to tell how safe it is hold onto hope…
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Violence, Body horror, Gore, and Terminal illness
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Sexual assault
xxivo's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book had a fairy tale start that ended with deep feelings.
To me this book shifted in tone drastically from the start to finish. The start is very whimsical and felt like I stepped into a Disney story of princesses and princes. It starts full of magic and opportunities for greatness and good things. The contrast then was huge when the party started traveling towards the Onyx Spire. This happens gradually though. The start of the journey starts with a lot of laughter which slowly happens less and less. I absolutely loved that the book did this and made me enjoy it even more.
There are big connections being made between new friends and lovers in this book and I loved the way this played out. There is the obvious relationship between Sol and the princess he meets at the start of the book. Their interactions are full of love and care and I enjoyed those greatly. I got invested in them fast which ended in a lot of easy tears for this book (don't worry, I love crying for books).
During the travels Sol also gets closer with his companions and I loved the banter between them. They look out for each other and give a helping hand when needed. The area's they are in are absolutely dark and any kindness to be found with each other was deeply treasured.
I also loved the small romance subplot that I won't tell more about because of spoilers, but it was good that I'll say.
Concluding I really enjoyed this book and it makes me want to read more from this author.
I received an eARC and this was my honest review.
To me this book shifted in tone drastically from the start to finish. The start is very whimsical and felt like I stepped into a Disney story of princesses and princes. It starts full of magic and opportunities for greatness and good things. The contrast then was huge when the party started traveling towards the Onyx Spire. This happens gradually though. The start of the journey starts with a lot of laughter which slowly happens less and less. I absolutely loved that the book did this and made me enjoy it even more.
There are big connections being made between new friends and lovers in this book and I loved the way this played out. There is the obvious relationship between Sol and the princess he meets at the start of the book. Their interactions are full of love and care and I enjoyed those greatly. I got invested in them fast which ended in a lot of easy tears for this book (don't worry, I love crying for books).
During the travels Sol also gets closer with his companions and I loved the banter between them. They look out for each other and give a helping hand when needed. The area's they are in are absolutely dark and any kindness to be found with each other was deeply treasured.
I also loved the small romance subplot that I won't tell more about because of spoilers, but it was good that I'll say.
Concluding I really enjoyed this book and it makes me want to read more from this author.
I received an eARC and this was my honest review.
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