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ribbenkast's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This was such a great read! For a debut it's really strong. I read this in one day and I could not put the book down.
Small notes: It could've done with some quicker pacing in the second half of the book. The stylistic choice (?) of not adding quotation marks anywhere was a bit weird and made it hard to read sometimes.
However, the premise was really strong and the plot did deliver on said premise. The world building seems really thoughtful, I love it when authors think the consequences of their magical world through and present us with things like folklore and sensible governing structures.
Despite the setting, I liked it that the story mainly focused on the people. Odile is a great and complicated character, very well written.
If you like timeline fuckery, this one is for you.
Small notes: It could've done with some quicker pacing in the second half of the book. The stylistic choice (?) of not adding quotation marks anywhere was a bit weird and made it hard to read sometimes.
However, the premise was really strong and the plot did deliver on said premise. The world building seems really thoughtful, I love it when authors think the consequences of their magical world through and present us with things like folklore and sensible governing structures.
Despite the setting, I liked it that the story mainly focused on the people. Odile is a great and complicated character, very well written.
If you like timeline fuckery, this one is for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Medical content, and Sexual harassment
ivi_reads_books's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
What an intriguing concept carefully crafted into a story that made me feel like I know this valley and its inhabitants
The book explores themes like isolation, shyness, regret and societal expectations through a coming-of-age story set against a backdrop of a quite classist society.
I'll be sure to read whatever the author decides to read next
The book explores themes like isolation, shyness, regret and societal expectations through a coming-of-age story set against a backdrop of a quite classist society.
I'll be sure to read whatever the author decides to read next
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Violence, Medical content, Car accident, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Classism