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amarainfaeland's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, and Self harm
novel_nibbles's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Death of parent, Murder, and War
frantically's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
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I was enthralled from page one and god, Rune and Gideon have my heart 🥹 these two, you guys!! This is fake dating/betrothal and enemies to lovers at its absolute finest
While the worldbuilding feels a bit weak at times, I loved the morally grey aspect of all it. Both sides are kinda...shit and while the eradication of witches is obviously wrong, we learn so much about the Witch Queens that it's kinda hard to root for them, too!
The ending was a bit too rushed for me (and I think Alex was boring lol) but I'm still so so ready for the next book hihi
Graphic: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence and Suicide
jordanog4's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Blood
sdoner23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
Minor: Drug abuse
dani_reis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Sexual content, Torture, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Self harm and Fire/Fire injury
mindsplinters's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I just hope we don't go splat. Because this is a pretty strong book and it needs a very strong follow-up! While there were a few hiccups in world-building, the author still made things feel real enough and balanced between familiar and fantasy that my mind could overlook some of the minor gaps in the world logic to submerge into a world that is a mix of post-Revolution France, Regency England, alchemical fairy tales, and derring-do. I love derring-do. I enjoy it even more when the one doing the derring is not completely perfect at it but tries hard and doesn't make the stupid mistakes...
Other than the fact that, well, Rune and her accomplices are teenagers so there willl still be some inherent stupidity. Which is alright because they rarely tip into the kind that makes me eye-roll. Rune herself is an unsteady mess of guilt and bravery and brains and foolishness which works, given her background and all. You can't help but appreciate how she wants to do the best she can while also realizing that, wow, girl, you're unhealthy and probably need a qualified therapist to work through this baggage.
Ditto for Gideon. He gets more depth to him than you would expect in a YA Romantasy, helped by the alternative POV chapters. You can still think he's a bit of an ass but you understand where he is coming from. The fact that he opens up to Rune? Shockingly mature, despite his alleged reasons for it.
While I saw some of the reveals coming, I am pleased to say that there were still some surprises. One of which had me hollering "you dumbass!" at a character. He totally deserved it. I mean, I get it. Morals and all. But, dude, you had one job. (Don't worry. I still love you.)
Now for the real question... What would my magical signature be and what does one do if you're such a dominant rightie that carving casting marks with your left hand leaves you with scars that look like they were done by a drunken kindergartener?
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Drug abuse
Minor: Sexual violence
pagesandtales'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
3.75
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Addiction and Drug abuse
irishpierogies's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Blood and Murder
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Sexual assault
bergelicious818'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
4.5
Graphic: Genocide, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse
Minor: Child death, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault