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kathleencoughlin's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Classism, Emotional abuse, Torture, Murder, Kidnapping, Outing, and Sexism
Minor: Racism, Blood, Ableism, Cursing, Death of parent, and Drug abuse
erynlasbelin's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Physical abuse, Murder, Sexism, Suicide, Torture, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Alcohol, Kidnapping, Self harm, Cursing, and Ableism
Minor: Vomit, Colonisation, Outing, Classism, and Racism
giuliagoolia2k's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Violence, and Outing
Moderate: Death, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Homophobia, Murder, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Misogyny and Racism
nyx_stewart's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
It's everything I could ever want in a feel good book. It vibes like a truly comfortable HP fanfiction but it has all the robust beauty of a wholly new magical system. I love it.
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Outing, and Classism
cassielaj's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
4.5 (2024)— I don’t think I would call this 5 stars on my second read, but it came damn close. It’s a very immersive story, and I agree with my previous assessments about the characters and the magic system. There’s also a delightful dry wit about this book that I loved.
Graphic: Bullying and Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Homophobia and Outing
stardustandrockets's review against another edition
- 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
Robin and Edwin are so loveable and the jock/bookworm vibe they have going sends me!
I literally can't say enough nice things about this book.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death, Sexual content, Violence, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death of parent, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Outing, and Self harm
Minor: Alcohol and Blood
thewordsdevourer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
still, i find sth just a lil lacking, hence the not-4-stars. the book could be tightened up more, i think, as rn some chapters kinda drag a bit. the mystery, while interesting, lacks a certain oomph and isnt as thrilling as it could be. what i mean is the reveals could be worth more, considering all the painstaking trouble the main characters go thru for them. in sum, i think this book works as a well-written romance above anything else, and i'll be keeping an eye out for the sequel.
Graphic: Homophobia, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Gaslighting, Death, Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Outing
Minor: Colonisation and Death of parent
sambutwithbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I did find the smut a little awkward but it did feel like it got better the more the story progressed so I might chalk the first scene up to Robin and Edwin being kind of goofy themselves.
Moderate: Outing, Death, Torture, Sexual content, and Sexism
maddyj42's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Bullying and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent and Sexism
Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Outing, Physical abuse, and Racism
allisonwonderlandreads's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Blood, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexism, Misogyny, and Chronic illness
Minor: Death of parent, Kidnapping, Outing, and Racism