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jennaaps's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
The framing, seeing the story play out from two different timelines, worked well for the story. At times, it was like a bucket of cold water on the excitement going on in 2014, but I didn’t mind that too much.
It’s pretty introspective and good concept. It was fun learning the rules along with Addie, as well as the ways she could bend them.
The ending was good, though the fourth wall break isn’t my favorite thing. It entirely makes sense given the story, but the book being the same and not the same was a little weird for me. The very end was a pretty triumphant, exciting girlboss moment
It’s pretty introspective and good concept. It was fun learning the rules along with Addie, as well as the ways she could bend them.
The ending was good, though the fourth wall break isn’t my favorite thing. It entirely makes sense given the story, but the book being the same and not the same was a little weird for me. The very end was a pretty triumphant, exciting girlboss moment
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt
daniofthewood's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Suicide attempt, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Grief, and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent, Biphobia, Cancer, Toxic relationship, War, and Terminal illness
livyadri'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? It's complicated
2.75
The idea of a girl making a deal with a god and having to live out her life dealing with the consequences sounded interesting, but the execution wasn’t great. I found certain scenes to be too repetitive throughout the plot. Addie’s relationship with Luke was frustrating, it felt like she never learned from their interactions which made reading later scenes with them even more difficult to get through. It was too long. I liked the first 70% of the book but then it just kept repeating itself and I was over it by the end.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt
lydiaperson95's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Suicide attempt
Beautiful timeless love storymoond4ncer's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
"They teach you growing up that you are only one thing at a time - angry, lonely, content- but he's never found that to be true. He is a dozen things at once. "
This book made me feel many things. Intrigue, curiosity, adoration, suspense, wonder, reckless abandon, frustration that Addie was never more into travel beyond parts of Europe and the US. Every step of the way the times being featured reflected the social structures, values and expectations. Overall this was a fantastic reading experience and I loved the runaway thoughts popping up throughout my days about Luc's potential influence in our real world (who else has gone out like Beethoven?!). Time to dive deep into this author!
This book made me feel many things. Intrigue, curiosity, adoration, suspense, wonder, reckless abandon, frustration that Addie was never more into travel beyond parts of Europe and the US. Every step of the way the times being featured reflected the social structures, values and expectations. Overall this was a fantastic reading experience and I loved the runaway thoughts popping up throughout my days about Luc's potential influence in our real world (who else has gone out like Beethoven?!). Time to dive deep into this author!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Suicide, Abandonment, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
kiersten620's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt
thetomatowriter's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Sexual harassment
sayco3's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This was a great book. I loved the characters, although at first I found Addie a little annoying since all she did was steal from other people, but I got to like her quickly.
I loved the development of the story, the rivalry between Addie and the demon and the relationship between Addie and Henry.
V.E. Schwab is a really good writer and she captivated me with this book. I’m really looking forward to reading more of her books.
I loved the development of the story, the rivalry between Addie and the demon and the relationship between Addie and Henry.
V.E. Schwab is a really good writer and she captivated me with this book. I’m really looking forward to reading more of her books.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Suicide attempt
bi_n_large's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Mental illness
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Toxic friendship
tallyswrldd's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
i do agree w the other reviews that this book couldve been shorter. however, i think theres a beauty in drawing this story out. i think its written in a way that mirrors the life that addie larue happened to experience. the length and repetitive nature of this read going to show how annoying and repetitive her own immortality is. the poetry of this book made me smile quite a few times, and i have a feeling i will be left w a book hangover from this one.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, Death, Misogyny, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and War