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majoso'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
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Vomit, Death of parent, and War
goodvibes_and_happiness'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
Graphic: War
saj04's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: War
louisa_pre'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
In the beginning I was like ‘oh that’s cute, a grumpy sunshine office romance in a fantasy setting’. And it turned out to be so much more than just that. I love the characters in this book! Iris and Romans love story feels so pure and perfectly romantic. I loved the idea of their typewriters being connected and I loved their letters (side note: I also realized how much confidence Rebecca Ross must have in her own writing as she made her characters constantly praise each others writing. it was worth the praise).
I really loved the world building and the plot. I feel like we got to learn about their world and they still had time to fall in love. The found family is also lovely, I absolutely hope Marisol, Keegan and Attie will all make their return in the second book.
I did NOT see the plot twist coming
Oh another thing I would like to add - this is not at all like Acotar or fourth wing so I don’t understand why booktok advertises it like that. That was the reason I read it in the first place. But nothing can top acotar so I guess it was good that it’s so different from it :)
Graphic: War
pottersauce's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
This is an interesting book. I found the language a tad bit flowery for me, but it wasn't too bad. And the content and overall writing style I enjoyed.
Definitely check out the trigger warnings, just in case. This was emotionally rough at times. The romance was cute, and there was technically a sex scene, but it was not explicit. Most people would consider this a sweet romance, but the overall themes and such mean it's no cutesy romance book.
Interesting world building with mythology as history. Love a typewriter book.
Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent
tnemelce's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Genocide, Medical content, and War
Minor: Classism
greatestheights'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
3.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Grief, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Child death
seastheday'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
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Grief, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Death and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence and Car accident
mandieroz'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: Violence, Vomit, Death of parent, and War
bex4dayz'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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Violence and War
Moderate: Death of parent