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veylixx's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
my first impression is that it's way too filled with descriptions and things like metaphors or similes. also, its not really enemies to lovers.. more like ✨🥺enemies rivals to lovers🥺✨
i still enjoyed it once i got into it though
i still enjoyed it once i got into it though
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Death of parent, Blood, and Death
Minor: Violence and Gun violence
amberlfaris's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, and War
awenya's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I didn’t realize this would be a war book. I was told it was basically You Got Mail which was the first half of the book and was absolutely lovely. The end takes a hard shift and turns into Saving Private Ryan. It was a good book, but I wasn’t prepared and I’m not sure I would have read it if I had known it would be so war-focused.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, War, and Blood
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Death of parent
katelynndzindzio's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
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
Roman C. Kitt and Iris Winnow are rivals, competing for the columnist position at the Gazette only to have their worlds completely changed. Iris's brother goes to war, her mom died, and Roman gets engaged. Roman wins the columnist position and Iris quits, determined to find her brother she heads to the war zone. All the while, Iris has been sending letters from her magical typewriter... Unknowingly, not to her brother.
Kitt and winnow's journey is magical to say the least. Through a series of unfortunate events they fall in love. Can true love save them?
Kitt and winnow's journey is magical to say the least. Through a series of unfortunate events they fall in love. Can true love save them?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Medical content, War, Murder, Blood, Death of parent, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Gore, and Violence
madelynowil's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Death of parent, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
amelianotthepilot's review against another edition
5.0
ughhhhh this book had me punchin walls and kicking blankets it was so cute
Iris Winnow has won a writing competition and although she didn't finish school because they ran out of money she now has the opportunity to become a columnist at a leading newspaper in the city. However, her academic rival, Roman C Kitt, is a wealthy git who seems to do everything in his power to annoy her and is her only competition for the columnist role.
*stefan voice* This book has everything: rivals to lovers, austen-esque letter exchanges, the missed important letter trope, 1940s city vibes but with a magical twist, a rich boy not allowed to pursue his true love since shes poor, a poor girl struggling to get by but not letting anyone know or help, a WWI-esque war, and a god problem with persephoneXhades vibes.
Iris Winnow has won a writing competition and although she didn't finish school because they ran out of money she now has the opportunity to become a columnist at a leading newspaper in the city. However, her academic rival, Roman C Kitt, is a wealthy git who seems to do everything in his power to annoy her and is her only competition for the columnist role.
*stefan voice* This book has everything: rivals to lovers, austen-esque letter exchanges, the missed important letter trope, 1940s city vibes but with a magical twist, a rich boy not allowed to pursue his true love since shes poor, a poor girl struggling to get by but not letting anyone know or help, a WWI-esque war, and a god problem with persephoneXhades vibes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Grief, Death of parent, Blood, War, Vomit, and Alcoholism
sierrabowers's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I thought this was a good book! I will definitely be reading the second one and I’m excited to see the world building and character development changes in the second as well. I only rated 4 stars because I feel like the “hidden identity enemies to lovers” trope is overused at this point but it was still a good book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Death of parent, War, Medical content, Blood, Classism, Genocide, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Murder, Sexual content, Vomit, and Violence
klpage's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
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? N/A
4.0
I wasn’t sure if I was going to like this (controversial as I know it’s very popular) and it’s more of a historical romance for me personally.
I did enjoy the letter segments in the book, and I even highlighted quotes on my kindle from the different letters.
I loved Iris as a Fmc, she was so strong with everything she went through, and I did enjoy seeing the change in Roman throughout the book.
I did kind of see the plot twist with Forest coming… but it didn’t deter me from not enjoying it.
Great read and something different for me :)
I did enjoy the letter segments in the book, and I even highlighted quotes on my kindle from the different letters.
I loved Iris as a Fmc, she was so strong with everything she went through, and I did enjoy seeing the change in Roman throughout the book.
I did kind of see the plot twist with Forest coming… but it didn’t deter me from not enjoying it.
Great read and something different for me :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Vomit, and War
abbyreads23's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Low-fantasy with solid storytelling, it’s fun and on the high side of medium-paced. It makes for a quick, fun, and adventurous read.
The PROSE— wow. Rebecca has a way with words. This immediately caught my eye and I was highlighting sections of the book constantly because it was so beautifully written.
The main character is realistic, she’s vulnerable yet brave. She has weaknesses and strengths, both which are seen in this book. She is not a damsel in distress but there are times when she needs a hero, and I think that makes for good diversity.
World building is basically N/A as there isn’t much to be said since it takes place on earth but there’s some fantasy and magical aspects to the book. As an avid fantasy reader, it was very easy to understand but I think this book makes for a great introduction to some magical aspects for new fantasy readers.
The plot is good, there’s some mystery on what these fighting deities are going to do and very little is still known about them. While the characters face realistic challenges and real consequences!! Little to no plot armor.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book, it’s been a while since I’ve read a book so well put together and to the point. There’s hardly any fluff, the author works to get you hooked into the story and attached to the characters.
Half point off becauseI felt like the whole enemies to lover aspect was slightly rushed and Iris kind of suddenly realizing she was in love took me back a little bit.
Roman was perfect. He always loved Iris.
But Iris kind of hating him but not— I don’t know, it was a little confusing lol
The PROSE— wow. Rebecca has a way with words. This immediately caught my eye and I was highlighting sections of the book constantly because it was so beautifully written.
The main character is realistic, she’s vulnerable yet brave. She has weaknesses and strengths, both which are seen in this book. She is not a damsel in distress but there are times when she needs a hero, and I think that makes for good diversity.
World building is basically N/A as there isn’t much to be said since it takes place on earth but there’s some fantasy and magical aspects to the book. As an avid fantasy reader, it was very easy to understand but I think this book makes for a great introduction to some magical aspects for new fantasy readers.
The plot is good, there’s some mystery on what these fighting deities are going to do and very little is still known about them. While the characters face realistic challenges and real consequences!! Little to no plot armor.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book, it’s been a while since I’ve read a book so well put together and to the point. There’s hardly any fluff, the author works to get you hooked into the story and attached to the characters.
Half point off because
Roman was perfect. He always loved Iris.
But Iris kind of hating him but not— I don’t know, it was a little confusing lol
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Death, Child death, War, and Blood
theycallmenana's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Death, Injury/Injury detail, War, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Violence and Vomit