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cortanasreadingnook's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
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
4.0
“Stories do exist for a reason. A good story has a magic of its own. A great story has the power to change the world.”
Thank you to L.E. Harper and her publishing team for the DRC through Edelweiss! It was initially on Netgalley, but it got archived back in February and I wasn’t able to read it. Nevertheless, this doesn’t affect my review in any way.
Check TWs before reading this book. It talks about depression, suicide, and overdose. Kindly avoid Chapter 27 if this sort of content might trigger you.
Getting transported into a fantasy book is definitely a situation anyone would want to wake up to. However, what if you were there by accident? Kyla, the author of a best-selling fantasy series suddenly awakens in a world she built in her imagination. Initially thinking it was a dream come true to meet her darlings, she notices how she isn’t supposed to be there at all. And as she traverses through what she believes is a dream, she soon realizes that there’s a danger lurking in the shadows of her new reality; one that could kill them all.
Perfect for fans of the Freaky Friday trope! Kill My Darlings is a fast-paced allegorical novel with lots of engaging action scenes and had a lot to unpack in terms of its world building and an interesting magic system that cleverly bound the laws of magic and physics. There’s no denying Kyla is quite the spirit animal of everyone who loves to read and seeks comfort in fiction. This book has a very adorable found family trope, with funny banter, and trivial romance between our heroes. It also openly discussed themes such as depression and anxiety with sensitivity, making it easy for me to connect with Kyla’s character. Each of the main characters have their own personality, though not quite unique in terms of a fantasy book, was still nevertheless enjoyable. Overall, this book is a must-read and offers creative and adventurous prose while talking about mental health andbeing brave to walk through redemption and growth in a sympathetic manner.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt, and Self harm
lisashelves's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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: Grief, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, War, Blood, Death, and Suicide
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
robin_leeann's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Self harm
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia
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