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mattiedancer's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
3.75
Writing: 3.5⭐️/5
Not brilliantly written, but also not lacking anything. This is a (my fave word) serviceably written novel.
Characters: 4⭐️/5
Okay, not gonna lie, fell in love with both of the potential love interests. Loved that for our main character, and loved that for me. While our main character is very angsty as well, I actually really appreciated it, as it made her age a bit more believable. I would have loved a bit more depth and such from a few side characters, but if you’re looking for some cute, unique, and overall interesting characters, the book will not let you down.
Plot: 3.5⭐️/5
I might just be growing out of YA a bit too much this year but, while the plot was incredibly fun to read, it did leave me feeling a bit lacklustre by the end. I wanted a bit more for our intense moments and I wanted a bit more from the villains, who fell apart rather quickly at the end, much like a cheap sweater unravelling with a single pull of a loose thread. However, like I said before, I had fun.
Who Should Read This Book?
- Fans of vampire stories – but who want something fresh
- Fans of circus and magician stories
- Fans of Hunger Games, but want something less political, more magical
Content Warnings?
- Blood, death, injury, gaslighting
Post-Reading Rating: 4.5⭐️/5
Terribly fun. I love the uniqueness of this book so, so much.
Final Rating: 3.75⭐️/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Blood, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Gaslighting, and Murder
sunrae_booknook's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Listen, I hate love triangles like this. But towards the end I was laughing because you literally have the character comparison for Xander as Joker and I was like oh yup, he’s not my little green haired beast boy lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Stalking, Death, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Vomit, Gun violence, Violence, Murder, Blood, Kidnapping, Bullying, Infidelity, Gaslighting, and Death of parent
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