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sophs_mood_reading's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
4.75
A heartbroken girls makes a deal with the prince of hearts to stop the wedding of her true love. Little does she know that deals with the Fated never go as planned and she is drawn into a plot that will change everything.
As Evangeline tries to move on from her disastrous deal, she finds herself wrapped up in another plot of the prince of hearts, this, however more dangerous than the first.
I devoured this book. A fantastic mix of interesting characters, unique magical world and a story I was yet to hear before. As we delve deeper into the story we meet more interesting characters and discover twists and turns. The best is the forever changing feelings you have towards Jacks, mimicking how Evangeline must feel herself.
Not full 5 stars as we end on a cliffhanger. One of my pet hates.
As Evangeline tries to move on from her disastrous deal, she finds herself wrapped up in another plot of the prince of hearts, this, however more dangerous than the first.
I devoured this book. A fantastic mix of interesting characters, unique magical world and a story I was yet to hear before. As we delve deeper into the story we meet more interesting characters and discover twists and turns. The best is the forever changing feelings you have towards Jacks, mimicking how Evangeline must feel herself.
Not full 5 stars as we end on a cliffhanger. One of my pet hates.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Death
Minor: Death of parent, Blood, and Murder
cealotte's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent
marianettie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book was truly a fairytale. The world is enchanting and the story felt mystical. It gave me heavy Cinderella vibes. This is a spin-off series of Caraval and I very much recommend reading that series to truly appreciate some of the characters in this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Blood, and Death
raypaws's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Death
Moderate: Murder, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Infidelity
scrubsandbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Toxic relationship
maddiementions's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Sexual content
saurahsaurus's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
3.25
I liked it, and the the main character is overall fine, but I find the her naïveté and idealization of romance/“happily ever after“ to be really irksome. I can deal with an unreliable narrator, but she can be pretty silly…and it’s not endearing. Otherwise, I like her and Jacks’ dynamic and plan to read the next book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Grief, Murder, Toxic relationship, Death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Infidelity
Minor: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Body shaming
lauraeerika's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
tbh i think it's a bit mid, but i understand why people enjoyed it
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Blood, Toxic relationship, and Murder
letiross's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Violence, Death of parent, and Toxic relationship
jen1804's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.25
“They said his kiss was fatal to all but her - his only weakness - and as he’d sought her, he’d left a trail of corpses.” Chapter 1.
I really enjoyed this book. What I will say is the writing is quite young/YA but I didn’t hate that about it and it made it really easy to digest.
It’s been ages since I’ve read a fantasy novel and I have missed it so much so this definitely filled a hole! The world building was well created and I felt able to imagine the scenery and the atmosphere. And I loved all the magic.
I didn’t realise this series was a spin-off of the Caraval series which is on my TBR so I wish I’d therefore read those books first.
I love love love Jacks’ character, he is unapologetically untrustworthy, uncaring and morally grey and I’m so here for it. We still don’t know how to accurately judge his character even now. I loved the premise of Evangeline making a deal with him, the Prince of Hearts, a magical Fate, and then being locked into repaying with three kisses of his choosing.
I’m not yet IN LOVE with Evangeline’s character though I think she has potential and I’m sure she will continue to develop as the series continues.
Also the telekinesis between them is a yes from me.
I really loved the scene in the mausoleum, give me more of that oh hell!
I love that as this book ends, the murder mystery element of it is wrapped up but there is still so much we don’t know. I bloody love a cliffhanger and can’t wait to see what happens next, I’ve heard such good things about The Ballad of Never After.
Satisfactory ending? Yes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Death of parent and Torture