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katelynprice's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-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
4.0
Funny, emotional, and dark. Lila and Rhy provide great banter, and the Danes are some of the most despicable villains I've ever read. I'm excited to see where this story goes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Alcohol
vagorsol's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Gun violence, Self harm, and Sexual assault
whatthekatdraggedin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Murder
laurenleigh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Finally getting into this series! I’ve read a lot of Schwab now, and I think she’s extremely talented. I read this book quite speedily without even trying to, which is always a good sign. Lila and Kell are both quite interesting characters, and I appreciate there’s still a bit of softness in each, even though they’re vicious when they need to be. I have a feeling this is like an intro track to an album – it’s certainly good in its own right, but it’s about setting the scene and introducing you to the concepts. I’m excited to see where this series goes!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Blood
bookedandbusy's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
5.0
This was a re-read and it was every bit as magical as it was the first time around ✨
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Violence, Torture, and Kidnapping
tifftastic87's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
The world building and magic system had me hooked from the beginning. I honestly can't wait to read more in this series.
CW: blood magic
CW: blood magic
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Blood, and Violence
lisslovesbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Self harm
ninkendo64's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Torture
Moderate: War, Blood, Murder, Death, and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexism
chelly_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Death, Murder, and Blood
annhow's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Excellent book with an interesting take on magic
Characters
I found the characters really loveable and relatable, with very clever backstories and experiences played on expertly and explored well.
Kell was a perfectly written, relatable protagonist, Lila an amazing, kick-arse lead, and their relationship was wonderful and totally believable.
Setting
This setting is rich, wonderful, and beautifully imagined, the rules of the magic in it carefully thought out and followed, the culture and history of each world excellently explored
Plot
The plot is a carefully crafted thing here, hooking from the start. The characters engaged with it really well, on their own separate and believable way.
The only criticism I could give would be that it would have been nice if the plot could slow down or speed up a bit; it felt a little on-the-fence about how invasive to be, but that might just be me
Overall, a very clever and engaging fantasy with compelling characters and a wonderful setting
Characters
I found the characters really loveable and relatable, with very clever backstories and experiences played on expertly and explored well.
Kell was a perfectly written, relatable protagonist, Lila an amazing, kick-arse lead, and their relationship was wonderful and totally believable.
Setting
This setting is rich, wonderful, and beautifully imagined, the rules of the magic in it carefully thought out and followed, the culture and history of each world excellently explored
Plot
The plot is a carefully crafted thing here, hooking from the start. The characters engaged with it really well, on their own separate and believable way.
The only criticism I could give would be that it would have been nice if the plot could slow down or speed up a bit; it felt a little on-the-fence about how invasive to be, but that might just be me
Overall, a very clever and engaging fantasy with compelling characters and a wonderful setting
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Violence