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laequiem's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.0
hebberelle's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this. Strong lead, she doesn’t just sit around useless, and she saves people.
makenzieblabey's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
this is one of the few books I found over rated with how popular it was. I couldn't relate to the characters at all. I found the prince's friends to be insufferable, the MFC was one of those annoying "I always do the right thing and other people's flaws are inexcusable", while the MMC was one of those who didn't explain anything. also the plot was a little rushed, which normally I like quick books but it rushed the romantic plot too much. which made it just unnatural. Still glad I read it though. I might read the sequels to find out how the cliff hanger plays out.
shelbyswartzel's review against another edition
4.0
Captivating, Mysterious, and Suspenseful
This book has so many twists and turns even from the beginning. The ending confused me but it has left me longing for the next book! The story of a Fae prince and a human girl, their destiny's entertwined yet far apart.
This book has so many twists and turns even from the beginning. The ending confused me but it has left me longing for the next book! The story of a Fae prince and a human girl, their destiny's entertwined yet far apart.
swampbooks's review against another edition
1.0
I read this thinking it would be a hilariously bad rip-off of The Cruel Prince, but it wasn’t.
I mean, it was hilariously bad, just not a rip off of The Cruel Prince.
Yes, there are similarities. The name of Elfhame was taken and oh so cleverly reworked into Elf-hame. There was mention of a prince named Cardian? Which honestly just made me bust out laughing. And yeah, fae prince, but every other book coming out recently is about a fae prince so whatever.
The book is meant for adults yet the writing quality reads like it was intended for 7th graders. Perhaps this is meant to reflect how the main character has the emotional maturity of a 7th grader. I dunno. What I do know it that I’m very strong and brave for powering through it.
Edit: Just want to amend that Elfhame isn’t even an original concept by Holly Black. It dates back to 19th century Scottish folklore, generally used in reference to the Queen of Elfhame. Also spelled Elphame and Elf-hame. Ya learn something new every day!
I mean, it was hilariously bad, just not a rip off of The Cruel Prince.
Yes, there are similarities. The name of Elfhame was taken and oh so cleverly reworked into Elf-hame. There was mention of a prince named Cardian? Which honestly just made me bust out laughing. And yeah, fae prince, but every other book coming out recently is about a fae prince so whatever.
The book is meant for adults yet the writing quality reads like it was intended for 7th graders. Perhaps this is meant to reflect how the main character has the emotional maturity of a 7th grader. I dunno. What I do know it that I’m very strong and brave for powering through it.
Edit: Just want to amend that Elfhame isn’t even an original concept by Holly Black. It dates back to 19th century Scottish folklore, generally used in reference to the Queen of Elfhame. Also spelled Elphame and Elf-hame. Ya learn something new every day!
jessbrooks227's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.5
sammiekohl's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
A great twist on Beauty and the Beast
melissa_leo01's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
anitak88's review against another edition
2.0
I was so disappointed in this book. It felt like I was reading the very first novel of a new author which in and of itself is not a bad thing. But it just felt very underdeveloped with regards to plot and characters. The main female characters in her dialogue got very repetitive and annoying at times. There was no real connection with any of the characters main or side at any point and the relationship both romantic and friendship-wise have seemed very rapid and forced. Also the dialogue was quite basic and at times a little bit childish I feel. So for these reasons and a few more I will not be reading the other two books in the series and I'm still deciding on whether or not I'll give the author another chance.