Reviews

L'aube Obscure by Jay Kristoff

may_lamrani's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

5.0

breeperscreepers's review against another edition

adventurous dark sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.75

A grandly written conclusion that left me upset and missing the first book. Mia's priorities and tastes wildly diverged from mine and I couldn't help but like her less and less as the book went on. Ashlinn can go fuck a gravebone blade, I couldn't stand her. My heart hurts for the deadboy with the heart of gold, he deserved so much better. Even Mister Kindly was treated unfairly. For someone so hung up on familia and prone to grudges when said familia is fucked with, Mia sure is quick to toss Tric and the cat out on their asses, the ones who would have her back in face of anything. Her character arc bent itself over backwards and it sits with me sourly. 

All that said, I still love Kristoff's prose and wit and will be reading more from him. 

maixpaix's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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

4.0

an_erratic_reader's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny 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

4.5

coral25's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

spaceysloth's review against another edition

5.0

My only regret is not reading this sooner. I’m broken. Masterpiece. 5 stars

mixee22's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

thebookwormsfeast's review against another edition

5.0

But to live in the hearts of those we leave behind is to never die. And to burn in the memories of our friends is to never say goodbye. So let me say this instead.
Goodnight, gentlefriend.
Goodnight.
Never flinch.
Never fear.
And never, ever forget.

This book! THIS BOOK!

smallishforest's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.5

dancingbookflame's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad 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

4.0