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_rachellock's review against another edition
3.0
this book was a solid 2/5 up until the last chapter. i was so sure i would not be reading the next book in the series but now i lowkey want to. all because of that goddamn last chapter.
debbiecollectsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Shadows
I enjoyed reading this story. Every twist and turn was unexpected! I can't wait to read the next book. I will recommend this book to others looking for a fantasy story unlike any other.
I enjoyed reading this story. Every twist and turn was unexpected! I can't wait to read the next book. I will recommend this book to others looking for a fantasy story unlike any other.
kyntrox's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
4.0
It's quite weird. A part of me is done with the Fae hype. It seems every new book is just much more of the same and I feel like I already read the good ones. However, when I saw this book I got curious and wanted to give these Fae another chance. Mostly because I have a weak spot for princes and also because the plot sounded different from the other books I read. I was really looking forward to start the Netgalley arc I got from the publisher this morning.
I read this entire book in one sitting. It was almost impossible to stop and to put the book down. It's hard to pinpoint what makes this book so addictive. It's for sure partly the writing style. It flows so incredibly nicely and it reads so incredibly quick and easy and yet it fits the characters and the world they're living in. I think it's also so addictive because it's basically a romance, but with Fae. Yes, there is a little more to the plot, but the romance is the most important element.
Objectively I think it's easy to say that if you start this book thinking it's a fantasy you're gonna be disappointed. Our heroine is spending most of her time within castles and safe houses, which means we see not too much of the world and have to rely on information told instead of shown. And although there is some political conflict, some curse and a throne to fight over, our main character doesn't realize that she's playing a part in that war.
And because of the nature of the story both princes are witholding a lot of information, which means that even by the end of the book it doesn't really feel like I know them that well. However, for some reason I really liked the tension between both princess and our heroine. I did like the constant push and pull. I did enjoy the he loves and he hates me. And I most of all did enjoy the not knowing who's the good guy and who's the bad guy. Or if there even are good guys and bad guys.
I most certainly want more!
I read this entire book in one sitting. It was almost impossible to stop and to put the book down. It's hard to pinpoint what makes this book so addictive. It's for sure partly the writing style. It flows so incredibly nicely and it reads so incredibly quick and easy and yet it fits the characters and the world they're living in. I think it's also so addictive because it's basically a romance, but with Fae. Yes, there is a little more to the plot, but the romance is the most important element.
Objectively I think it's easy to say that if you start this book thinking it's a fantasy you're gonna be disappointed. Our heroine is spending most of her time within castles and safe houses, which means we see not too much of the world and have to rely on information told instead of shown. And although there is some political conflict, some curse and a throne to fight over, our main character doesn't realize that she's playing a part in that war.
And because of the nature of the story both princes are witholding a lot of information, which means that even by the end of the book it doesn't really feel like I know them that well. However, for some reason I really liked the tension between both princess and our heroine. I did like the constant push and pull. I did enjoy the he loves and he hates me. And I most of all did enjoy the not knowing who's the good guy and who's the bad guy. Or if there even are good guys and bad guys.
I most certainly want more!
ni_albert's review against another edition
3.0
Did I predict every twist and turn in this book? Yes.
Did I still enjoy the heck out of it? Yes.
I found the world building to be so easy to follow and beautiful. I think this is an excellent starter book for readers who want to get into fantasy books but don’t know where to begin.
It’s a quick easy read that I couldn’t put down. I have a feeling book 2 will be very good…Im going to have a hard time waiting until July 2022 for it.
Did I still enjoy the heck out of it? Yes.
I found the world building to be so easy to follow and beautiful. I think this is an excellent starter book for readers who want to get into fantasy books but don’t know where to begin.
It’s a quick easy read that I couldn’t put down. I have a feeling book 2 will be very good…Im going to have a hard time waiting until July 2022 for it.
lewisashley23's review
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
3.25
meganlovestoreads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0