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mrshays's review against another edition
- 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
2.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Murder
seawiiitch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
After seeing so much about it online, I got curious and decided to get my hands on it to give it a try: and I was right to do so!
It did not take me too long to get pulled deep into the story and to get intrigued by the plot. I really like seeing how Jak and Marius got to interact with each other and learn more about their stories.
It was an interesting twist on the Beauty and the Beast tale: the magic aspect of it kept me intrigued as to how it would all turn out. But what I liked most was to learn more about Marius, even if I am still left wishing we got more depth on his past.
In short, this was a nice read that I finished in a couple of hours and would gladly pick up again to read again! Easy to understand and to get into!
Moderate: Sexual content, Blood, and Death
Minor: Blood, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic relationship
cup_of_rosie's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Murder and Violence
Minor: Suicide attempt
azrieldds's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I like the pace at which the story progressed and the satisfying ending ngl
Fuck Jak's mum man fr
Horrible
Would've been a cool plot twist if she was the original woman
But yeah
Wouldn't reread but a nice one time read
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Toxic relationship, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, and Death
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Death of parent
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
diana_raquel's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Beauty and the Beast is one of my favorite fairy tales. So, I'm always looking for retellings of this fairy tale. However, I can seem to find one retelling that I truly love. A Court of Thorns and Roses was marked as a Beauty and the Beast retelling but I'm still waiting for someone to explain to me how that trainwreck of a book is a retelling. So I was a little reticent when I discover this book. But I decided to read it!
I really liked this book. It is not what I expected from a retelling, but it is a solid book. As a retelling, I think that it falls a little too short (but, at least, it can be considered as a retelling). As a story, it is a solid and well-developed story. The characters are interesting and well-written. The plot twists happen at the right time and are completely unexpected.
Overall, it's a solid story that I recommend if you're looking for retellings that can be their own story.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Murder, Blood, Death of parent, Confinement, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Torture, Suicide, Abandonment, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
nevermoregothic's review
- 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
2.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Child abuse, Torture, and Kidnapping
Minor: Suicide attempt, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Toxic relationship
apersonfromflorida's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Self harm, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Confinement
Minor: Grief