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rhensie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-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
5.0
Phew, what a book. An exploration in intergenerational trauma through suspense, mystery, and magic. I absolutely loved how it built up the connection between the POV characters, I was DYING when I realised what Nicholas was seeing through the mirror . Also a bit niche, but my dad has a prosthetic eye, so I always like seeing that represented in books, and I like how it's handled in spite of the dreadful circumstances under which Nicholas acquired a need for it.
spookynerd's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is definitely one of my favorite reads this year!
I was sucked in from the very first page. I loved the twist on magic usage and lore, all the little mysteries and threads to follow, the ways they wove together by the end. It's a neat concept and makes for a great modern fantasy read.
The descriptive writing and incredibly, beautifully human characters make it all the better.
My only complaint is that I read it too fast, and now it's over.
I was sucked in from the very first page. I loved the twist on magic usage and lore, all the little mysteries and threads to follow, the ways they wove together by the end. It's a neat concept and makes for a great modern fantasy read.
The descriptive writing and incredibly, beautifully human characters make it all the better.
My only complaint is that I read it too fast, and now it's over.
pearlbambi's review against another edition
4.0
I love how this book is a story about Scribes, not magicians with powers. I do wish that the book progressed a bit faster in the first half but the characters made it easy to want to follow through.
morriganlefaye's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
slow-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? Yes
5.0
I loved this book.
The beginning is rather slow, with just enough mystery to hook me entirely.
Some things I definitely guessed very early, others were a complete surprise.
The book is written absolutely beautifully, the prose just perfect.
Sometimes it feels cosy and like a warm hug and sometimes it feels so lonely and desperate. Just great.
The beginning is rather slow, with just enough mystery to hook me entirely.
Some things I definitely guessed very early, others were a complete surprise.
The book is written absolutely beautifully, the prose just perfect.
Sometimes it feels cosy and like a warm hug and sometimes it feels so lonely and desperate. Just great.
juniben145's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0
A bit slow in the beginning, but really picks up in the second part to create a lovely story.
kylemurphy's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
jenvogel80's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Blood