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kiki6k's review against another edition
5.0
This is a fantastic addition to the series! Getting a glimpse into Magnus' mind (and his date with Alec!) was pure joy. Cassandra Clare's characters are all amazing, and this story just makes me love them even more.
miaruthdp's review against another edition
5.0
I’ve said this for about a hundred times now but I’ll say this again, MALEC is one of the most beautiful things ever! Damn, they are so cute when they are awkward! They are so perfect I want to cryyyyy
rqypqy's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
magikspells's review against another edition
2.0
Ugh. I really like Malec, it's like my favorite ship, but god this was boring. YAWN!
imme_van_gorp's review against another edition
3.5
➛First read: September 2021 | ★3.5 stars
➛Second read: February 2022 | ★3.5 stars
I knew going into this that I was going to love a novella about Alec and Magnus together considering they are undoubtedly adorable, but what I did not expect this novella to be was funny. However, that was exactly what it was: I laughed out loud plenty of times. I had multiple moments where I was just genuinely enjoying the humour and adorable vibe I got from this.
Magnus and Alec were always my favourite couple in 'The Mortal Instrument', so it kind of upset me we never really got much scenes with them. Now, at least, we got more than ever before and it makes me think about how much better more focus on their relationship would have made the other books. They're just so cute and I genuinely like both characters. They fit together so well too.
Obviously not a lot happens in this short novella apart from Magnus and Alex going on their first date, but still: it gives all the feelings it's supposed to give. Technically, it's of course a little bit like insta-love, yet it doesn't really feel like it. It feels deeper than that. I just love how Magnus is slowly getting infatuated by the innocent and sweet, yet silently strong, Alec. It’s CUTE!
➛Second read: February 2022 | ★3.5 stars
I knew going into this that I was going to love a novella about Alec and Magnus together considering they are undoubtedly adorable, but what I did not expect this novella to be was funny. However, that was exactly what it was: I laughed out loud plenty of times. I had multiple moments where I was just genuinely enjoying the humour and adorable vibe I got from this.
Magnus and Alec were always my favourite couple in 'The Mortal Instrument', so it kind of upset me we never really got much scenes with them. Now, at least, we got more than ever before and it makes me think about how much better more focus on their relationship would have made the other books. They're just so cute and I genuinely like both characters. They fit together so well too.
Obviously not a lot happens in this short novella apart from Magnus and Alex going on their first date, but still: it gives all the feelings it's supposed to give. Technically, it's of course a little bit like insta-love, yet it doesn't really feel like it. It feels deeper than that. I just love how Magnus is slowly getting infatuated by the innocent and sweet, yet silently strong, Alec. It’s CUTE!