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It was a fun book. The world building was something different from what we seen and there are similarities to the real world that tie in nicely. The characters feel lived in and I love how the author describes each and every one of them. Even the characters that aren't ment to be likeable they have a charm to them that makes you want to learn more about them. I usually don't like the main characters of my books and this was not an exception but even though I wasn't a fan of his personality I still understood him. The way he interacts with those around him feels so lived in that I really enjoyed how their relationships developed. What really makes thus book a high rating is also the different kinds of love displayed. From romantic to platonic to love between family or pets it is everywhere in the book. That and the fact that the author put trigger warnings in the beginning shows how much thought and care was put into this book. Can't wait to read the second one!

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get_wrecked_mate's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense 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

I love gay ppl!!!!!!!!! Great way to start pride!!!!! I was literally in Aldi today listening to this book, blushing and kicking my feet lmao.

On a srs note, I love examining marginalization in fantasy worlds. There's smth really good about it in general and specifically the way it's crafted in this book. Excited to read the next book!!

mlweih's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

remyarlo's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional 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

5.0

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5.0

This is the best book I’ve read this summer. I really enjoyed the main character and his uncommon arc; he definitely is a protagonist who operates in shades of grey. However, he ultimately isn’t a bad person, and his actions and desires matter in the plot beyond defining his moral rigor.

I appreciated the fact that he didn’t have to give up who he was in order to accept responsibility for the world around him. I feel that there are a lot of fantasy plots like this where someone eventually acquiesces to being a passive ruler, having children for someone else’s desires, etc. I am glad the plot took a different direction.

I was thoroughly entertained and took a lot out of this novel.

nitwhit88's review against another edition

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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? Yes

3.75

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