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not_another_ana's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
When you die, little Devil, a kingdom will fall to its knees and crawl to your bier. In a thousand years and a thousand after that, they will still sing of the Prince and his Devil.
When the Saint of War comes calling a young servant girl answers the command. She grows and learns how to fight all in service of her Prince, until she becomes a lethal weapon, a legend. But the war never stops and she's forced to keep fighting no matter what.
This is a hard one to review because it's only 30 pages and the plot hinges on a spoiler. All I can say is that it is incredible. With only that small amount of pages Alix E. Harrow manages to create an entire universe. There is action, and loss, and even love. Everything about this was just right. The language, the tone, the second person point of view, wow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death, War, and Blood
lexi_bear's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, War, and Violence
sarahsbooklife's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: War and Violence
Minor: Sexual content
finnickdeservedbetter's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Not to be dramatic but this is one of the best things I've read and I feel like a different person than I was an hour ago when I started it.
I don't always retain the details or plotlines of books I read, but I don't think I'll physically be able to to forget this for the rest of my life. Rent free in my head, in a good way and bad way.
I'd like to note that I'm literally sobbing on my bedroom floor as I write this out so take that as you will.
Favourite quote:
I don't always retain the details or plotlines of books I read, but I don't think I'll physically be able to to forget this for the rest of my life. Rent free in my head, in a good way and bad way.
I'd like to note that I'm literally sobbing on my bedroom floor as I write this out so take that as you will.
Favourite quote:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, War, Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Murder, Slavery, Violence, and Toxic relationship
wytnie's review
5.0
This was so beautiful i literally can't think of anything else to say about it outside of i crave more
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Gore, Emotional abuse, Torture, Blood, Death, Gaslighting, and Body horror
adhesivedolphin's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This might be my favourite book of the year. Which is shocking at less than an hour long. I listened twice, and found the second listening just as rewarding. The writing is vivid and doesn't shy away from uncomfortable topics, but also doesn't linger. The cast of characters felt interesting and complex in attitudes, motivations and goals. This is one of those books that I think everyone would benefit from reading and makes me re-evaluate my rankings of others books. Just wow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, Death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, and Murder
gaby_readsss's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed this short story. The writing was stunning and the way how the story was laid out was fantastic because it made it so intriguing.
It was a powerful story indeed, and I would definitely recommend reading it!
The ending was perfect! That last line was so beautiful!
“This time, when I push my face into the pool, when the water fills my mouth and floods my lungs, I am smiling. They will never sing my name.”
Wow. ✨
It was a powerful story indeed, and I would definitely recommend reading it!
The ending was perfect! That last line was so beautiful!
“This time, when I push my face into the pool, when the water fills my mouth and floods my lungs, I am smiling. They will never sing my name.”
Wow. ✨
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Murder, and War
sundayseesstars's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Death
Moderate: Child death
lizziaha's review against another edition
4.5
This short story does put me in the mind of soldiers and poets and kings. And legends, most of all. The conflicting feelings in this were visceral, and it felt like watching a tragedy unfold without any way to stop it from happening. It makes me think about regret and belief, and if i would change anything about my own life if i could do it all over. I would like to reread in a print format sometime in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, Death, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Grief
ember_eyes_are_for_tigers's review
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Brilliant and devastating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death