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noonanr's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
bibookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
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
5.0
5/5 Stars! History, Magic, Diversity, and Heists? What more could I ask for? This book is amazing and Roshani Chokshi is a mega talented writer. I fell in love with story and the characters almost instantly. I love France so the setting of the book really drew me in. I would recommend this to people who enjoyed Six of Crows, Ace of Shades, and Shades of Magic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Torture
Moderate: Racism and Death of parent
Minor: Ableism
archaicgambit's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book was incredible, I'm sad the average rating is so low!
Such a diverse cast of characters (racially diverse, multiple gay characters, an autistic lead!), rotating POV. Stunning critique and description of the Belle Epoque era in Paris. Really cool magic system.
If you love heists and morally ambigious heroes you will love this!
Such a diverse cast of characters (racially diverse, multiple gay characters, an autistic lead!), rotating POV. Stunning critique and description of the Belle Epoque era in Paris. Really cool magic system.
If you love heists and morally ambigious heroes you will love this!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism and Racism
alainaev's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Racism, Torture, and Violence
Minor: Biphobia and Homophobia
micheala's review against another edition
4.75
This is the type of heist novel that I really enjoy. I love when the team is already friends when it starts. We do also have the aspect of the outsider/new to the team with Hypnos, but the other five have already been working together for a while and have formed bonds.
I will say that out of the six main characters, I just didn't really like Enrique all that much. He did grow on me (again) in the last third of the book, however he just wasn't a character that I vibes with. On the other hand, Zofia was probably my favourite character. I loved seeing how she interacted with the different situations and I'm hoping to see more of her POVs in the second book.
Overall I still really enjoyed this book and I'm excited to continue with the trilogy.
I will say that out of the six main characters, I just didn't really like Enrique all that much. He did grow on me (again) in the last third of the book, however he just wasn't a character that I vibes with. On the other hand, Zofia was probably my favourite character. I loved seeing how she interacted with the different situations and I'm hoping to see more of her POVs in the second book.
Overall I still really enjoyed this book and I'm excited to continue with the trilogy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, Torture, Blood, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Slavery