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esme046's review against another edition
3.75
I loved how this was so different from anything else- with the old Hollywood and magical elements that were so subtle I was confused for a lot of it. I wasn’t sure most of the time what was literal or not and this felt like a fever dream
23_nikki_23's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. I wasn’t sure about it during the first few chapters, but quickly became invested. Vo is an incredible writer, I look forward to reading more of her work.
dalenat's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
whimsyful's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
oconnorlizzy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
ericawrites's review against another edition
This book is more vibe than anything else, and I just kept waiting for something substantial to happen. I wasn't sure what the folk magic added to the story that made it more than historical fiction.
shenan's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- 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
3.25
mjoneillknowledge's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kdrhoton's review against another edition
4.0
I absolutely love this world that Vo has created. There's no hand holding; she doesn't explain the rules of this magical world, yet they make complete sense. The setting is an alternative version of Old Hollywood, where people fight to earn immortality, hide their true selves beneath carefully curated veneers, and literally become stars. It seems like a simple concept, but Vo has taken it and created something really intricate and beautiful.