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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
Absolutely bonkers but a lot of fun! There were a couple of half plots, like why Laurie was so rude and disliked Emily which we never really find out, and the first few chapters were totally cuckoo like having sexual thoughts and wet dreams about a statue although who hasn’t been there. But eventually it just became a lot of fun which some sweet and funny moments, a bit of stakes with the criminal investigation, and there is something about these historical figures being dropped in the 21st century that I love, it always makes for a fun time. Griffin gives me like Prince Edward in enchanted vibes which I love.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Hated the writing. Was so cheesy. Felt like I was reading “unhinged” except the author was being so serious
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
As a deep romantasy/Chicago girlie I was very excited to come across this book. It was cute! I think I wanted it to be more decisive in either being fantasy or based in reality? It kind of felt like the author didn’t want to solely lean into the fantasy of this story and that made it feel a little weak, imo! The pacing was also a little weird for me. I think the fight with Mordrain should have been the climax of the story, not the falling action? It just held no tension. The third act break up was already solved (and ugh i hate a third act break up based on miscommunication!!!!) so it felt like an afterthought, rather than something that should have felt cathartic. I think overall, even though the stakes were pretty high for Emily, the writing just didn’t execute it very well.
I’d also catch myself being like “there’s no way a medieval man would say this” and then I’d have to remind myself this book is literally about a dude that was trapped as a statue for centuries. I think i just wanted more definitive writing, with higher tension- but instead this was just a fluffy, insta-lovey, syrupy read. Which sometimes you need!
I’d also catch myself being like “there’s no way a medieval man would say this” and then I’d have to remind myself this book is literally about a dude that was trapped as a statue for centuries. I think i just wanted more definitive writing, with higher tension- but instead this was just a fluffy, insta-lovey, syrupy read. Which sometimes you need!
Insane book. Especially the first 100 pages. Very instalust/instalove but they match each other’s freak so I guess it’s fine? Griffin’s POV is by far the best part of the book. These two are FREAKS tho god bless they deserve each other. That was a book I read with my eyes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity, Alcohol
Minor: Confinement, Violence, War