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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
10/10 concept, 1/10 execution. i didn’t give a single crap about evelyn or arden until the end — truly some of the flattest characters i’ve ever read. i loved the twist, and the greece chapter towards the end was a highlight. but why is this getting such rave reviews when it was written SO POORLY??? i nearly DNF’ed. this really could have been something cool, but it wasn’t, and for that i am sad.
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
3.5 stars! I enjoyed this one, there was a turn in the book around 75% that felt unnatural to the rest of the plot which made the book hard to rate highly.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
mysterious
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
For fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab and Orlando by Virginia Woolf this phenomenal YA romantasy blew me away. An absolutely brilliant example of a new and refreshing narrative that sounds out in this genre. It was dark and complex and mysterious and from 80% onwards I was on the edge of my seat. No spoilers, it has to be read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content
Moderate: Death, Death of parent