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thewildmageslibrary's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly had no idea where this one was headed! Very enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Violence, Sexism, and Blood
Minor: Homophobia, Death of parent, Medical content, Child abuse, and Police brutality
neni's review
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is only the second book I've read from Natasha Pulley, but it seems like she has a true talent for slow burn tragic angsty gays pining for each other and goddammit if I'm not absolutely in love with her writing. The writing style is slow and flowery and beautiful, fitting the plot itself as a glove. I was quite tense and scared by the end because I was afraid she was going to pull a tragic/bittersweet ending, but was extremely relieved to get a somewhat happy ending instead. I feel like this book is a wonderful example of a "mostly vibes but quite interesting world building, plot and engaging characters " book. I really am such a sucker for these books, I cant really tell why. Someone plz protect the main two characters, I loved Thaniels and Moris soft wholesome chemistry together.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Chronic illness, Violence, and Racism
Minor: Homophobia
breadwitchery's review against another edition
mysterious
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Xenophobia, Violence, and Racial slurs
Minor: Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, and Homophobia
panflutes's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
this starts out as if it's about unraveling the mystery of a bombing, but that's mostly just there to orchestrate a meet-cute between thaniel and mori--two of the three principal characters. the third is grace, and good lord is she awful. she's selfish, spiteful, and is the epitome of a pick-me. any time a chapter focusing on her came up, i had to force myself to keep going. "oh i don't think women should be allowed to vote because i'm the only smart one"--girl, bye. the rest of the book is mostly about thaniel and mori just vibing until grace decides to be a complete lunatic about everything.
basically, this is a pretty run of the mill historical romance in the guise of a mystery, with some vaguely magical elements thrown in. i probably would have enjoyed it more if grace was a better character or if there was more of a strong plot. and that's not even touching on the pervasive "period typical" racism against asians and the irish. alas! here's to hoping for better from the sequel.
basically, this is a pretty run of the mill historical romance in the guise of a mystery, with some vaguely magical elements thrown in. i probably would have enjoyed it more if grace was a better character or if there was more of a strong plot. and that's not even touching on the pervasive "period typical" racism against asians and the irish. alas! here's to hoping for better from the sequel.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, and Xenophobia
Minor: Homophobia
nenatie's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Homophobia and Toxic friendship
spacebornfew's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
I don't know that I can put into words how much I love this book. It is such a beautiful dichotomy, underpinned by the intrigue surrounding a violent event yet filled with whimsy and heartbreakingly poignant moments. I adored it the first time I read it but coming back to it having read The Lost Future of Pepperharrow, with the extra depth that gives to the characters, made it a truly special experience. Towards the end there was a genuine ache in my chest at the thought of leaving Filigree Street behind, it truly is one of those books that feel like coming home in way. You should read this book.
I still lay in bed thinking about Mori's journal entry and that roulette wheel. A one in thirty seven chance...
I still lay in bed thinking about Mori's journal entry and that roulette wheel. A one in thirty seven chance...
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Xenophobia
Minor: Homophobia and Police brutality
maddaddam's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Violence, Sexism, Racial slurs, Racism, Misogyny, Homophobia, and Emotional abuse
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