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ladylilyofold's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 This started off a little slow but after the 25% mark it took off and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well written, good world building and the relationship had a nice slow burn with a tortured hero and the girl who saves him. Looking forward to the second book.
stac_roller's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
Very enjoyable. Its red riding hood meets beauty and the beast. I did find some of the action scenes hard to follow. I had to reread a few sections and I still didn’t fully understand what’s happening. Think this would be an amazing movie or tv series!
fathi_reading_list's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
lyakimov's review against another edition
2.0
This felt like an incomplete fantasy novel in terms of world building and plot. Honestly, I barely understood what was going on and could barely comprehend the ending. The plot and world were very weak. There was even LEGGINGS spotted! What is it with fantasy books always having characters wear leggings, it never makes sense.
Now, the romance. This book is the textbook definition of instalove. Sick of this already!! And then they get married around 30% through the book, and it’s arranged as a CHOICE, so she chooses to get married to a guy she’s known for like two weeks? Smart! Also, any time they said “Lady Wolf” in the story, I cringed so hard. What kind of title is that??? And of course he is dark and brooding, he’s CENTURIES years old, and he was stated to he “a head and a half taller than her” which is totally a wattpad height difference. I also just hated the w stupid “replacement” words for swear words like kings and shadows even though they use regular swear words like shit as well.
Now, the romance. This book is the textbook definition of instalove. Sick of this already!! And then they get married around 30% through the book, and it’s arranged as a CHOICE, so she chooses to get married to a guy she’s known for like two weeks? Smart! Also, any time they said “Lady Wolf” in the story, I cringed so hard. What kind of title is that??? And of course he is dark and brooding, he’s CENTURIES years old, and he was stated to he “a head and a half taller than her” which is totally a wattpad height difference. I also just hated the w stupid “replacement” words for swear words like kings and shadows even though they use regular swear words like shit as well.
msheatherdiane's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.75
ravenslanding's review against another edition
3.0
Overall, enjoyable. I'll probably listen to book 2.
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This is a story about sisterhood, bargains, the importance of communication, and friendship.
I felt like there were a couple missed opportunities in the magic of the world, but the characters are all likable and I liked the ties to Little Red Riding Hood and Beauty of the Beast.
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I had some issues with the style-it edged from beautiful to over written fairly often. I had some issues with the character development (or yo yo regressions) but still found the story overall enjoyable enough to keep going. I think.
Though if I had been reading instead of listening I probably would've skimmed the final battle because I was so annoyed the forest went from whole to worse than before literally overnight.
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Upon reflection brought it down to 3 stars because of how many missed opportunities there were. Narrator was great. I might still read book 2.
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This is a story about sisterhood, bargains, the importance of communication, and friendship.
I felt like there were a couple missed opportunities in the magic of the world, but the characters are all likable and I liked the ties to Little Red Riding Hood and Beauty of the Beast.
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I had some issues with the style-it edged from beautiful to over written fairly often. I had some issues with the character development (or yo yo regressions) but still found the story overall enjoyable enough to keep going. I think.
Though if I had been reading instead of listening I probably would've skimmed the final battle because I was so annoyed the forest went from whole to worse than before literally overnight.
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Upon reflection brought it down to 3 stars because of how many missed opportunities there were. Narrator was great. I might still read book 2.
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mackenzieyabut's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
slawler's review against another edition
4.0
One thing that I particularly love about this book is the emphasis on the strong loving relationship between the two sisters, Red and Neve, and their selfless (albeit, often misguided) actions and sacrifice to keep each other safe.
I loved the complicated relationship between the Wolf and the Wilderwood, blood and bone and branch and magic. There were beautiful and grotesque cinematic scenes, gorgeous imagery, and some beautiful prose.
Overall, some more editing would have helped the novel to flow. There was a lot of repetitive description and action (so much hand flexing) that I would start skimming, and then need to go back and reread in case I missed some of the well-turned prose I was trying to savor.
This is my second read through, in anticipation of the sequel, and I found that the story flew by and was still a fun and engaging book.
I loved the complicated relationship between the Wolf and the Wilderwood, blood and bone and branch and magic. There were beautiful and grotesque cinematic scenes, gorgeous imagery, and some beautiful prose.
Overall, some more editing would have helped the novel to flow. There was a lot of repetitive description and action (so much hand flexing) that I would start skimming, and then need to go back and reread in case I missed some of the well-turned prose I was trying to savor.
This is my second read through, in anticipation of the sequel, and I found that the story flew by and was still a fun and engaging book.