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letiross's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, and Death of parent
jen1804's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.25
“They said his kiss was fatal to all but her - his only weakness - and as he’d sought her, he’d left a trail of corpses.” Chapter 1.
I really enjoyed this book. What I will say is the writing is quite young/YA but I didn’t hate that about it and it made it really easy to digest.
It’s been ages since I’ve read a fantasy novel and I have missed it so much so this definitely filled a hole! The world building was well created and I felt able to imagine the scenery and the atmosphere. And I loved all the magic.
I didn’t realise this series was a spin-off of the Caraval series which is on my TBR so I wish I’d therefore read those books first.
I love love love Jacks’ character, he is unapologetically untrustworthy, uncaring and morally grey and I’m so here for it. We still don’t know how to accurately judge his character even now. I loved the premise of Evangeline making a deal with him, the Prince of Hearts, a magical Fate, and then being locked into repaying with three kisses of his choosing.
I’m not yet IN LOVE with Evangeline’s character though I think she has potential and I’m sure she will continue to develop as the series continues.
Also the telekinesis between them is a yes from me.
I really loved the scene in the mausoleum, give me more of that oh hell!
I love that as this book ends, the murder mystery element of it is wrapped up but there is still so much we don’t know. I bloody love a cliffhanger and can’t wait to see what happens next, I’ve heard such good things about The Ballad of Never After.
Satisfactory ending? Yes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Torture and Death of parent
bblanka's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Murder
avega10156's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this book. Jacks has my heart and evengeline she’s amazing. I hated caravel and I honestly thought I wouldn’t like this book but I did I loved it it’s just so magical. Deadass have so many theories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Death and Blood
Minor: Emotional abuse
cardanrry's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Murder
mysterymom40's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Gaslighting
luminareads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Stalking and Toxic friendship
agnese93's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I did not fall in love with the book for various reasons. I did not overly enjoy the writing style, nor did I really like the main character, I found her very naive and without character. I think the author wanted the book to feel like a true story from the north, and it kinda worked but made the reading experience not really enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Injury/Injury detail
clairew97's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
caoimhsx's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Death of parent