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andotherworlds's review against another edition
3.0
3 // i really wanted to like this :( but honestly it just fell flat in most aspects. the plot wasn't engaging, the romance felt a bit half-arsed and i honestly would have preferred the book without it, and the writing felt as though it wanted to be slow and descriptive for sake of depicting a lush atmosphere but failed, in turn leaving prose a bit cloying and drudging to get through.
this was fine. but i have a feeling that ava reid's adult works will be more up my alley as i do believe her chosen subjects and writing have potential to be very good.
hence le trois etoiles...
this was fine. but i have a feeling that ava reid's adult works will be more up my alley as i do believe her chosen subjects and writing have potential to be very good.
hence le trois etoiles...
bra1nw4sh3d's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
novaturient_bibliophile's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
This book was incredible on so many levels. First of all, the imagery that it used and the atmosphere that it created was insanely palpable. I don’t think any other book I’ve ever read has been so immersive in that aspect. And then there’s the language: the motifs (i.e. drowning), the poetic prose, the allusions to literature that was literally written just for this book! I also found the characters to be complex in a way that made them endearing by and real.
My only two complaints would be 1) the lack of world-building (I need a prequel just on the Drowning) and 2) the predictability of the twist (I guessed it about 100 pages before the reveal).
This book made me feel like a dark academia schoolgirl trudging through a dreary European town. Also, I am now more in touch with my feminine rage. Men suck.
This book reminds me of Ariadne and Elektra by Jennifer Saint and the song Cassandra by Taylor Swift.
My only two complaints would be 1) the lack of world-building (I need a prequel just on the Drowning) and 2) the predictability of the twist (I guessed it about 100 pages before the reveal).
This book made me feel like a dark academia schoolgirl trudging through a dreary European town. Also, I am now more in touch with my feminine rage. Men suck.
This book reminds me of Ariadne and Elektra by Jennifer Saint and the song Cassandra by Taylor Swift.
agreathullabaloo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
nut_megg's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
5.0
reddeddy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Sexism, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Violence, Sexual content, Body shaming, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Classism, Confinement, Child abuse, and Mental illness
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Terminal illness, War, Animal death, Torture, Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, Pedophilia, Alcohol, Blood, Colonisation, Dysphoria, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Religious bigotry, Body horror, Bullying, Car accident, and Deportation
whiterubys's review against another edition
5.0
thank you to harpercollins for the arc!
AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH OH MY GOD
full review to come
Merged review:
thank you to harpercollins for the arc!
AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH OH MY GOD
full review to come
AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH OH MY GOD
full review to come
Merged review:
thank you to harpercollins for the arc!
AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH OH MY GOD
full review to come
kmanhart's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
3.25
There is no doubt Ava Reid has a unique writing style. I’m not so sure this story was her best execution. It was very predictable, and I’m not sure translates well to audiobook. I was very confused as to what was happening and why for the first 35% of this book. I liked Juniper and Thorn better.
karma16's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
storyhooked's review against another edition
4.0
This book was nothing like I expected. There is SO MUCH going on here. It’s a romance but also not. It’s a spooky gothic fantasy fairytale but also not. The themes it explores has me absolutely floored.
Here’s what to expect:
Merged review:
This book was nothing like I expected. There is SO MUCH going on here. It’s a romance but also not. It’s a spooky gothic fantasy fairytale but also not. The themes it explores has me absolutely floored.
Here’s what to expect:
Here’s what to expect:
Merged review:
This book was nothing like I expected. There is SO MUCH going on here. It’s a romance but also not. It’s a spooky gothic fantasy fairytale but also not. The themes it explores has me absolutely floored.
Here’s what to expect: