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kuvireads's review against another edition
3.0
slow burn almost killed me, was supposed to be a red riding hood retelling but definitely was more beauty and the beast, not bad but not great
winemakerssister's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting re-telling of Beauty and the Beast with a bit of Sleeping Beauty's enchanted forest. And no, not Red Riding Hood even though the heroine's name and the cover point in that direction. Except that the 'beast' is a wolf-shifter.
Unfortunately the world building is lacking. I never did figure out exactly what the rules were regarding the Wilderwood. And it dragged a great deal in the middle - it seemed like the same things happened over and over and got pretty tiresome.
Unfortunately the world building is lacking. I never did figure out exactly what the rules were regarding the Wilderwood. And it dragged a great deal in the middle - it seemed like the same things happened over and over and got pretty tiresome.
amandabrown's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
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? No
2.75
bassi's review against another edition
5.0
Dark, creepy, spooky vibes with the whole creepy forest, monsters and a suspish priestess. I looooooved it
cloutgoblin's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
renata08's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
4.75
chaosmage's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it!
I absolutely LOVED this book. The fantasy world created is honestly everything I could ever dream of. The writing was so descriptive and I could feel myself there. I loved the magic, the forest, the bonds between characters. The story took me on a magical journey and I absolutely cannot wait to read the second book, For the Throne.
All I want in my life now is to bargain with a magical forest and find a man who smells of coffee, books, and leaves. That is all.
I absolutely LOVED this book. The fantasy world created is honestly everything I could ever dream of. The writing was so descriptive and I could feel myself there. I loved the magic, the forest, the bonds between characters. The story took me on a magical journey and I absolutely cannot wait to read the second book, For the Throne.
All I want in my life now is to bargain with a magical forest and find a man who smells of coffee, books, and leaves. That is all.
bleudeciel's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
tiffanynoel's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/5
Overall, I really liked this book! The story was exciting and kept me hooked and I enjoyed most of the characters!
The world wasn’t very developed and there were some things that were just too convenient and not explained. Why can Red see when Eammon is in trouble but not Lyra or Fife?
Red isn’t my favorite heroine ever, but I did like that she had accepted her fate but then was ready to pivot and adapt once it didn’t go as expected. She didn’t just waste away and complain about her life.
Eammon and the Wilderwood was probably my favorite part. So intricate and interesting. And Eammon is such a sweetie with a good heart.
And I am intrigued enough to read the next one!
There was some implied/innuendo stuff especially at the end, but not too bad and fairly easily skipped if wanted.
Overall, I really liked this book! The story was exciting and kept me hooked and I enjoyed most of the characters!
The world wasn’t very developed and there were some things that were just too convenient and not explained. Why can Red see when Eammon is in trouble but not Lyra or Fife?
Red isn’t my favorite heroine ever, but I did like that she had accepted her fate but then was ready to pivot and adapt once it didn’t go as expected. She didn’t just waste away and complain about her life.
Eammon and the Wilderwood was probably my favorite part. So intricate and interesting. And Eammon is such a sweetie with a good heart.
And I am intrigued enough to read the next one!
There was some implied/innuendo stuff especially at the end, but not too bad and fairly easily skipped if wanted.