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lucaengelhard's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-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
4.0
bssfgbhnht's review
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
mel_delizia's review
5.0
All the stars for this one, it has a magical forest, a queer grandma, a gender fluid fae, and some beautiful sapphic teen romance???? I loved every minute of this story.
perfektionaise's review
adventurous
medium-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? It's complicated
3.25
jaymem's review
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Blood, Confinement, Deadnaming, Death, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
josb's review
5.0
Rounding up because I will always have a soft spot for talking things out and fae.
I tend to have a hard time with how youths are written in YAs. They tend to sound like they are too young or like adult writers trying too hard. I was happy to find the right mix with this MC, which was great, but also, realistic 16 year olds can be incredibly infuriating.
Overall, the story was well written and the growth of the main character felt realistic. While there were times I wanted to shake some sense into the MC and LI it was very satisfying to see how far they had come.
Some plot points seemed easily predictable but I felt like the delivery was done well enough that I did not mind.
If you're looking for a PG story narrated by an angsty, but well-meaning, teen then this might be for you. I am of the mind that the presence of fae only makes things better so it was a great addition to a sapphic slow burn romance.
I tend to have a hard time with how youths are written in YAs. They tend to sound like they are too young or like adult writers trying too hard. I was happy to find the right mix with this MC, which was great, but also, realistic 16 year olds can be incredibly infuriating.
Overall, the story was well written and the growth of the main character felt realistic. While there were times I wanted to shake some sense into the MC and LI it was very satisfying to see how far they had come.
Some plot points seemed easily predictable but I felt like the delivery was done well enough that I did not mind.
If you're looking for a PG story narrated by an angsty, but well-meaning, teen then this might be for you. I am of the mind that the presence of fae only makes things better so it was a great addition to a sapphic slow burn romance.
smartie_chan's review
5.0
I received an e-ARC of this book in exchange for a review. And boy, am I happy to give this book a review.
I think I fell in love with this book the second I finished reading the very first page. Maybe even earlier, but let's not exaggerate.
The reason for that is - clearly - the MC Lydia. I loved her sassy attitude, the way she talked, the way she acted. I love these kind of people in real life and I like them even more in fiction. I was really glad she got to keep that till the end of the book. She was such a great character and just so fun to follow.
Just like Eden, who was more then just a love-interest. I have to admit, I didn't like her as much as Lydia - watch this, my favourit character was ACTUALLY the MC. Shows how amazing Lydia was - but she was still a great character on her own. She had the most character development out of all the characters and I enjoyed seeing her opening up and growing more confident, while to book also showcases that you can be confident and still have doubt.
Their dyniamc was really cute as well. I shipped them real hard.
I loved that misunderstandings where never a big driving point for the plot, but just something that made them human. I loved that we actually talked about the stuff we were feeling, so that the few misunderstanding they had, were dealt with in a healthy way.
I loved the Grandma. And I loved Florian.
I loved the platonic and romantic bonds that this book was focusing on.
I loved the worldbuilding in regards to the forest and all the secrets that come with it. If there was one thing, I would have liked to know more about, it's the stuff about human magic. I understand that with that absolutly LOVELY town and its oh so friendly open-minded people, talking about human magic, might have gotten difficult though. It didn't lessen my enjoyment of the book. I just think it would have been interesting to learn more.
The rep was great, and I'm happy we used words like 'pansexual' and 'genderfluid' on page. I don't like when this stuff is only hinted at. Florians reaction was so sweet. Reminded me of when I found out that asexuals exist and I'm not just weird. I was happy for him.
(I adore the title by the way. Not saying why. Read the book and you'll understand.)
So in total, I enjoyed myself a lot and I really hope that this book is going to get the attention and love it deserves. Book Community, don't sleep on this one.
I think I fell in love with this book the second I finished reading the very first page. Maybe even earlier, but let's not exaggerate.
The reason for that is - clearly - the MC Lydia. I loved her sassy attitude, the way she talked, the way she acted. I love these kind of people in real life and I like them even more in fiction. I was really glad she got to keep that till the end of the book. She was such a great character and just so fun to follow.
Just like Eden, who was more then just a love-interest. I have to admit, I didn't like her as much as Lydia - watch this, my favourit character was ACTUALLY the MC. Shows how amazing Lydia was - but she was still a great character on her own. She had the most character development out of all the characters and I enjoyed seeing her opening up and growing more confident, while to book also showcases that you can be confident and still have doubt.
Their dyniamc was really cute as well. I shipped them real hard.
I loved that misunderstandings where never a big driving point for the plot, but just something that made them human. I loved that we actually talked about the stuff we were feeling, so that the few misunderstanding they had, were dealt with in a healthy way.
I loved the Grandma. And I loved Florian.
I loved the platonic and romantic bonds that this book was focusing on.
I loved the worldbuilding in regards to the forest and all the secrets that come with it. If there was one thing, I would have liked to know more about, it's the stuff about human magic. I understand that with that absolutly LOVELY town and its oh so friendly open-minded people, talking about human magic, might have gotten difficult though. It didn't lessen my enjoyment of the book. I just think it would have been interesting to learn more.
The rep was great, and I'm happy we used words like 'pansexual' and 'genderfluid' on page. I don't like when this stuff is only hinted at. Florians reaction was so sweet. Reminded me of when I found out that asexuals exist and I'm not just weird. I was happy for him.
(I adore the title by the way. Not saying why. Read the book and you'll understand.)
So in total, I enjoyed myself a lot and I really hope that this book is going to get the attention and love it deserves. Book Community, don't sleep on this one.
khakipantsofsex's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Adult/minor relationship