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andromeda_1998's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Characters
Characters are always very important to me and it didn’t help that I didn’t Really care about the two main characters. Alizeh is a girl living the life of a disposable servant, but of course she has a secret past. And Kamran is a privileged prince who doesn’t have a care in his life. He acts like he knows all the wisdoms in the world but meanwhile he’s pretty hopeless. He’s grandfather Is even worse. The only thing he seems to want is kill innocent girls because that’s the easier path and to not belief his grandson even though Kamran is all the dude has. It was a bit ✨toxic✨
Story
The story follows Alizeh in her servant life and we keep on following her as a servant for 75% of the story. And that just wasn’t for me. The ending felt a bit random but I didn’t really mind. I didn’t like how much of the story was focused on the love plot but that’s probably just me.
Worldbuilding
I did like the Persian inspired world. It felt fresh and I am curious to read more about it.
Writing
This story is written beautifully and I’m still curious for more details about this world in the future.
Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, and Blood
cc0906's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I've read several series that included Jinns but always from a villain perspective. This book is the singular exception. The tie-in with other aspects of Persian mythology was fascinating and I cannot wait to continue reading more of this series!
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Kidnapping, Murder, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood, Bullying, Classism, and War
bookedandbusy's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Blood
tea_rea'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
5.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Murder, Blood, Violence, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, and Classism
Moderate: Child death and Sexism
Minor: War, Kidnapping, and Fire/Fire injury
mypatronusisajedi's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Child death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Slavery
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
soniajoy98's review
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, Xenophobia, Colonisation, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Blood, Classism, and Hate crime
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Child abuse
Minor: Child death
abiofpellinor's review against another edition
- 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? No
2.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Suicide attempt, Domestic abuse, Self harm, and Death
Moderate: Blood
stormywolf's review
- 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
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
Overall, this book utterly enchanted me. From its intelligent and passionate main characters, its magical yet logical world, and its promise of even more political intrigue and supernatural twists, this story is absolutely full of things to love and become obsessed by. I'd highly recommend it to anyone interested in non-European-based fantasy, strong (and memorable) female characters, or a flirty forbidden romance. I'm very curious to know more, both about the characters and story to come, and about its inspiration, as the summary posits, from Persian mythology, and I know I'm not alone. But until the next book decides to magically appear, I'll have to find another series to tide me over.
Moderate: Blood, Classism, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, and Violence
Minor: Child death and Genocide
kristelrose's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The book is beautifully written, the educated characters in this book actually sound smart through their words.
The book produced some really beautiful quotes.
Also the narrator of the audiobook that I listened along to whilst reading was phenomenal.
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Death, Violence, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Body shaming
maple_dove's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Grief, Self harm, Injury/Injury detail, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Gore and Violence
Minor: Sexual content