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martamae77's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Religious bigotry
Minor: Gun violence and Adult/minor relationship
goldengirlbookclub's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Medical content, and Violence
plumpaperbacks's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
[fifth read, November 2022]
Add one more to the tally of how many nights I’ve been up way too late thinking about Sydrian, how perfectly adorable they are, and all of the brilliant little details and symbolism in this series. There’s no brainrot quite like VAU brainrot. 🥹💗
[fourth read, November 2021]
“‘Let me get this straight. The future of our relationship hinged on advice from a fifteen-year-old girl, a probably untrue story from a one-eyed Chihuahua trainer, and me unromantically—yet skillfully—kissing you on top of silverware and china?’”
“‘Did you name the Mustang too?’
‘I think you mean the Ivashkinator.’
‘I told you I loved you, right?’
‘Yes. Many times.’
‘Good. Just making sure, Miss ‘I’m a Quick Study.’’
‘I’m never going to live that down, am I?’
‘Live it down? Hell, I’m going to hold you to it.’”
Hi, my name is Olivia and I’m hopeless Sydrian trash. :’) Also, I love Hopper!! 10/10, must protecc, would like my own.
Other comments:
Add one more to the tally of how many nights I’ve been up way too late thinking about Sydrian, how perfectly adorable they are, and all of the brilliant little details and symbolism in this series. There’s no brainrot quite like VAU brainrot. 🥹💗
[fourth read, November 2021]
“‘Let me get this straight. The future of our relationship hinged on advice from a fifteen-year-old girl, a probably untrue story from a one-eyed Chihuahua trainer, and me unromantically—yet skillfully—kissing you on top of silverware and china?’”
“‘Did you name the Mustang too?’
‘I think you mean the Ivashkinator.’
‘I told you I loved you, right?’
‘Yes. Many times.’
‘Good. Just making sure, Miss ‘I’m a Quick Study.’’
‘I’m never going to live that down, am I?’
‘Live it down? Hell, I’m going to hold you to it.’”
Hi, my name is Olivia and I’m hopeless Sydrian trash. :’) Also, I love Hopper!! 10/10, must protecc, would like my own.
Other comments:
- Adrian beating Sydney at Monopoly not once but twice and her being so completely surprised is quality content.
- He loves her so much and it’s adorable and I’m pretty sure these two are going to be the reason my heart explodes one day.
- Ms. T is ICONIC and I love her.
- I hate Zoe. Irredeemable, selfish, indescribably awful BRAT. Granted, she’s hardly in this one and doesn’t do anything -wrong- until TFH, but STILL. UGH.
[third read, June 2020]
I’ve seen a quote from The One by Kiera Cass around the internet and, although I never read past the first book in that series, it’s been in the back of my mind for years.
”Break my heart. Break it a thousand times if you like. It was only ever yours to break anyway.”
Now I know why. Not only does it describe Adrian’s feelings for Sydney, it also perfectly summarizes my own feelings as I read about the two of them.
[second read, September-October 2019]
I’m running out of ways to praise these books.
I loved The Indigo Spell for many reasons and, in general, thoroughly enjoyed my reread. Sydney and Adrian have one of the best slow-burn romances I’ve read to this day...for a straight couple, anyway. ❤️
[first read, January 2017]
Everything about this was just great!! It was a thrilling ride, like all of the other VA/BL books. I really enjoyed the questioning loyalty storyline, and the more in-depth exploration of this world's unnatural magic system. The callistana was so cute! All the characters were awesome, and Adrian remains my favorite. His and Sydney's romance is perfection and I love that it was starting to really develop in this one! Also, that ending. Very excited to read #4!!
And I'm LIVING for the Rose and Dimitri cameos! They only appeared once but I loved it! Here's to hoping for more in future books, like the unapologetic fangirl I am. ;)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
There’s some magic-related violence in the last third of the book, but nothing extreme. Also, while it wasn’t enough to warrant tagging gun violence, Sydney is in possession of a gun for the same duration of the story. It’s never used.
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