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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
I was surprised. I wound up enjoying this more than I thought I would. Despite some plot holes and a few sections that just drag on and on and on, it’s a decent read. This book just needed a better editor and it really would’ve been something. I will probably read book 2. Hope it’s not as slow. Note- this is upper YA, new adult, and technically is open door, although I would describe it as not too spicy.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
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
Effy, Effy, Effy, Effy, Effy
My girl I see you, I feel you, I understand you. This book might be the first book I’ve read that the characters experience my terror, my fears.
I have an irrational fear of the dark and all things that go “bump in the night.” How Effy felt in the dark, is how I feel. While it’s going better into adulthood, that fear is never actually gone.
I’m glad that Effy is supported by Preston, for someone to understand her. Also loved that she’s judgey, and lowkey rude.
My girl I see you, I feel you, I understand you. This book might be the first book I’ve read that the characters experience my terror, my fears.
I have an irrational fear of the dark and all things that go “bump in the night.” How Effy felt in the dark, is how I feel. While it’s going better into adulthood, that fear is never actually gone.
I’m glad that Effy is supported by Preston, for someone to understand her. Also loved that she’s judgey, and lowkey rude.
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The book was well-written - the love story was a slow burn, but worth it. Not bad character development; some things are confusing at first, but you learn with Effy.
Predictable, but good. -Knew Angharad would be the mom Thought Ianto was gonna be working with the kind or the king was posing as Ianto, which isn't entirely wrong Angharad writing the book was surprising and unexpected, but I knew Effy was seeing real visions
Predictable, but good. -
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
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
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Of Reid’s 3 currently available novels, this one is probably my second favorite. Her writing flourishes and her characters are delightfully deep and interesting as always, she has taken her history of cultural study and put it to good use creating a rich world for her characters. No spoilers - but while I had an inkling about the twist (and was correct) reading the characters’ unravelling of the mystery was awesome. Just a super fun read - even with some of the heavier motifs and themes. It felt incredibly real for a fantasy world. Can’t wait to see what else Reid has in store for us!
(Very minor spoilers for romance)
Also: let’s hear it for a non-cliched love interest. Hallelujah! He isn’t all rippling pectorals and brooding dark eyes. Boys with glasses can get it too!
(Very minor spoilers for romance)
Also: let’s hear it for a non-cliched love interest. Hallelujah! He isn’t all rippling pectorals and brooding dark eyes. Boys with glasses can get it too!