Reviews

The Black Veins by Ashia Monet

princesscinna's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

loungeking's review

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-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

4.0

julieisdying's review

I just couldn’t. It was written in such a way that I couldn’t engage myself. Not for me.

larijuni's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

cyfox's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-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

2.25

karlaivr's review against another edition

adventurous challenging 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? No

4.5

I was so completely and unexpectedly taken with this book. I basically read it one sitting over 7hrs. And I already miss it!! 

While the editing could have been tighter and it was a bit confusing/frustrating when scenes would change super quickly, I wholeheartedly loved this book I literally couldn’t put it down. I was surprisingly attached to all 7!! characters in this big, funny, and realistic found family. I also loved how self-aware the book was at times (looking at you, Roger 👉🏼), and how even though the main character was born into this world, there’s still so much that we’re learning alongside her. Also LOVE how wonderfully queer and racially diverse this was— definitely my kind of found family 💜 

Highly recommend & need book 2 ASAP!! 

sunsoar25's review

4.0

 I'm so glad I just happened to stumble on The Black Veins (Dead Magic #1) by Ashia Monet was just the kind of YA urban fantasy I was looking for. As much as I liked the magic system and the world-building, the characters really make the story. I hope we can still look forward to the sequel since this was released going on five years ago.

tangyytee's review

3.75

This book was filled with diversity! The 7 Guardian idea was new & original for me. This book was hilarious. There were so many quotes/one liners that had me weak. I definitely had a good reading experience. My only con is that none of my questions were answered at all. I guess we have to wait until the next book... 

nerdatlas5's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

cosmicjess's review

DNF @ 65%

just for now,, not tryna end the year with any 3 or below stars