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scrubsandbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The reason I didn't give it a one star are solely for the world-building, the descriptive text, and Rebecca Soler's narration. No matter what, I want to find Garber and ask her to please hire someone to make all the ball gowns and dresses in this book come to life. I love the whimsical settings (though the four poster bed inside a cage within another cage was the only wtf), I love the way she writes.
But damn did Evangeline really just annoy the hell out of me in this book.
Graphic: Confinement and Blood
Moderate: Death
kefredriksen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Blood, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Confinement, Infidelity, Stalking, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
meeklovestoread's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Medical content and Gaslighting
jen1804'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
4.25
The plot is decent, it kept me engaged, there’s a quest vibe to it which I liked. We get lots of answers in this book but as I said earlier it also opens up lots of unanswered questions and leaves behind holes. Various plot points happen in the story which we just don’t seem to hear about again and I find that annoying. I’m really hoping all the loose ends get tied up in book three as I would be very appreciative of that.
The ending was great and Jacks’ decision of how to use the stones made my little heart extremely happy. The whole thing was left on a cliffhanger which I’m always a sucker for so I enjoyed that a lot!
Overall it was a great read, I just think in terms of writing style, narrative depth and character development I don’t get how so many people give this a 5 star rating.
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Torture and Murder
Minor: Death of parent and Gaslighting
kassidyreads'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
4.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Confinement
maisaaismail1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail
kirstenf'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
4.75
Graphic: Blood, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement and Sexual content
anneliedip's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
leahlovesloslibros'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
4.5
I found myself stealing little snippets of time to read as often as possible, and when I could, I would just sit down and devour whole sections, because Stephanie Garber has - yet again - written an absolutely enchanting book.
The slow burn between Jacks and Evangeline was great, and that ending....oof. Can't wait for book 3!
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Violence and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content and Alcohol
justkarlah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I went through so many emotions, I had to put it down a couple of times. There were parts that had me smiling, and parts that made me want to cry. But just like the first book, if was hard not to finish it once I got sucked into the story.
A lot more is revealed about Jacks and his past in this book. It does feel like some of Evangeline's bravery and determination to do things herself flew out the window and she becomes more of a damsel in distress, but it does tie in to the role they play in the curses/prophecies that plague the North. The only other thing that bothered me (and only cause it hurt to read) was how Jacks' way of "keeping her safe" was by pushing her away and being cruel to her instead of explaining anything.
Even after all the things he's done, Jacks continues to be my favorite character.
That ending though. Wow.
Definitely recomend reading this book if you loved the first one!
Graphic: Death and Blood
Minor: Death of parent