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metaphorsandmisc's review
dark
emotional
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Death of parent, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gun violence
inlibrisveritas's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I loved the world-building, the mystery, and the entire plot..but what I didn't like was the lack of self-awareness when the romance plot deemed it necessary. Prickly characters are my jam, I love characters that avoid being close to others. But I don't like when they can both acknowledge the sheer magnitude of the prickliness and then be clueless about why everyone thinks the worst of them.
You can't spend 90% of your time lying, having people know you lie and then be upset when someone thinks you're lying. Come on now...get it together. She's also unnecessarily cruel towards her love interest, which is partially understandable in the beginning portion but becomes more and more unwarranted as more of the reason, motivations, and feelings are revealed.
All of that being said, by the end of the book the MCs got a point where I think the second book will go much better for me, and I am genuinely interested in seeing what more the world and it's saints have in store.
You can't spend 90% of your time lying, having people know you lie and then be upset when someone thinks you're lying. Come on now...get it together. She's also unnecessarily cruel towards her love interest, which is partially understandable in the beginning portion but becomes more and more unwarranted as more of the reason, motivations, and feelings are revealed.
All of that being said, by the end of the book the MCs got a point where I think the second book will go much better for me, and I am genuinely interested in seeing what more the world and it's saints have in store.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gun violence
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Sexual content
PTSD depictionsmjscooke's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I received an advanced digital reading copy of this novel from Titan Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Roz and Damien are on opposite sides of a budding rebellion and in different social tiers of a city that favours disciples blessed with abilities from their saints. They have been avoiding each other, and their mutual past, but when they find themselves with the common goal of solving a string of murders in their city, they find themselves in close proximity forced to face their past and present. A dark and intriguing mix of fantasy & murder mystery with a sprinkling of past love turned enemies to lovers romance, this novel had me completely gripped. I loved the undertones exploring both privilege and the role of religion in society, as well as the setting and world building. I stayed up late to finish the book, unwilling to put it down, then awoke wishing there was already more story to ready. I can't wait for the next book.
Roz and Damien are on opposite sides of a budding rebellion and in different social tiers of a city that favours disciples blessed with abilities from their saints. They have been avoiding each other, and their mutual past, but when they find themselves with the common goal of solving a string of murders in their city, they find themselves in close proximity forced to face their past and present. A dark and intriguing mix of fantasy & murder mystery with a sprinkling of past love turned enemies to lovers romance, this novel had me completely gripped. I loved the undertones exploring both privilege and the role of religion in society, as well as the setting and world building. I stayed up late to finish the book, unwilling to put it down, then awoke wishing there was already more story to ready. I can't wait for the next book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Classism, Fire/Fire injury, Physical abuse, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, and War
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