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mariposa517's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Animal death, Cursing, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Slavery, Blood, and Death of parent
Minor: Racism, Sexual content, Torture, and Alcohol
solarel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I actually think I liked this one MORE than legends and lattes, somehow. It’s hard to out my finger on but this book flowed so well. There were no slow and arduous sections where it felt like nothing was happening. (The beginning of legends and lattes was a bit slow.)
Overall a very satisfying read and made me feel very warm. I can’t think of how it could be better at all so high marks for sure.
Graphic: Cursing, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
hannahkirkby'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? No
5.0
Moderate: Medical content and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty and Blood
itsheyfay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Medical content and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Blood, Murder, and Abandonment
vorpaldormouse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Minor: Death, Gore, Violence, and Blood
that_chick26's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death and Blood
Minor: Death
sonatica's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I love Viv as a protagonist! And I dare say I might even love her more in Bookshops & Bonedust! Seeing the character development in this book was a fun and emotional ride and I thoroughly enjoyed the relationships she formed within the story and quickly grew attached to all main and side characters.
The story was more 'intense' than that of L&L, so if the pacing in that book was a bit too slow for your tastes, then I'd still recommend Bookshops & Bonedust for a cozy read with lovable characters and slightly higher stakes!
The ending felt very emotional and I might have shed a tear or too, in the best way possible! And the Epilogue gave my heart the rest. I 100% would recommend this book :)
(There might be Spoilers from here on, so read with caution)
I gotta admit, I was thrown off by the promise of a 'summer romance' in this book, because I love the relationship of Tandri and Viv in the first one and generally don't like to read about one of the characters having a romantic relationship with other people, even if it was in the past. But I was pleasantly surprised by how well this was handled and I ended up really loving the romantic interest of Viv. If this was something that you might have been discouraged about, I suggest to still give it a try.
Gallina's appearance and role in the story made me giggle on multiple occasions and seeing her and Viv's friendship blossom made me appreciate her character in the first book even more!
But my highlight were absolutely Fern and Satchel (and Potroast!) and the deep platonic relationship between them and Viv. I found myself rooting for their own respective storylines and the epilogue made me tear up even more after the ending and feel all warm and fuzzy at the same time.
I loved this book and I'm sure this was not the last time I've read it!
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Animal cruelty, Body horror, and Abandonment
our_lady_of_perpetual_bad_luck's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death, Violence, Blood, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Medical content and Alcohol
zombiezami's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, and Death
Minor: Xenophobia
emilywemily6's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Death, Violence, Blood, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content, Medical content, and Grief