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rightlyrianna's review against another edition
4.0
This book surprised me, I liked it a lot more than I thought I would. It’s YA which I though would mean it would be predictable and shallow but I thought the characters were pretty well worked out and the overall storyline was interesting and combined some of my favorite elements of these coming of age stories.
mrs_s_reads's review against another edition
Felt like nothing was happening at almost 40% through.
glddstwmn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a fun read, I enjoyed the incorporation of magic and vampires.
There were some entertaining twists and I really enjoyed how the the finale and ending was written, everything was wrapped up nicely.
There were some entertaining twists and I really enjoyed how the the finale and ending was written, everything was wrapped up nicely.
books_tea_and_fantasy's review against another edition
2.0
2 ⭐️
Characters: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Writing: 3
Plot: 3
Intrigue: 1
Logic: 5
Enjoyment: 2
❌ DNF at 45% (p. 231)
❌ Unhaul
Characters: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Writing: 3
Plot: 3
Intrigue: 1
Logic: 5
Enjoyment: 2
❌ DNF at 45% (p. 231)
❌ Unhaul
aerussom_25's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.0
This book was way too long and the connection between vampires and magicians was a little hard to grasp in the sense that it was believable. Other than that it was fine.
lana_taylor23's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
eliza_m_ecrire's review against another edition
3.0
Voici un livre qui me tente depuis longtemps, avant même qu’il ne sorte à vrai dire. D’abord intéressée grâce à la superbe couverture, puis par le résumé qui combine magie aux vampires, j’ai rajouté ce livre à ma liste et l’ai acheté à sa sortie, ne le lisant que tout récemment. Ce que je m’apprête à dire donnera le ton pour le reste de mon propos, puisque ça peut être interprété de plusieurs manières : je suis convaincue que si j’avais fait cette lecture à 14 ans, j’aurais ADORÉ ce roman.
Critique complète ici : https://lesmotsdezaza.wordpress.com/2023/05/21/critique-34-cruel-illusions-2022-par-margie-fuston/
Critique complète ici : https://lesmotsdezaza.wordpress.com/2023/05/21/critique-34-cruel-illusions-2022-par-margie-fuston/
rosebizzell's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This book started off with really great potential. I love the story line despite it not being something I’d usually read. However, it felt as though there was a big lead up to the climax of the book and yet it was right at the very end. It felt like it had been brushed over very quickly and I finished the book disappointed because as I said it had really great potential. I just don’t believe the end of it was executed very well.
Despite this, the story itself was unique and did hold my attention. It was also a quick and easy read and I enjoyed it for the most part! However, I am used to reading very big fantasy books and so the climax in those books are extremely detailed and can go on for chapters. If you’re not used to that or aren’t a fan of that then you will enjoy this book!
Despite this, the story itself was unique and did hold my attention. It was also a quick and easy read and I enjoyed it for the most part! However, I am used to reading very big fantasy books and so the climax in those books are extremely detailed and can go on for chapters. If you’re not used to that or aren’t a fan of that then you will enjoy this book!
shinesalot's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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