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bluebreex's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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
3.0
I have so many mixed thoughts on this book - I loved the world and the magic system, but I found the pacing in the first half of the book very slow and hard to get into. However, it definitely picks up around the half way point.
I really enjoyed the magical aspect of the wilds and how Jenna's magic is described. I do wish we were able to see more of the wilds in this book, but maybe the sequel will expand on that.
I really enjoyed the magical aspect of the wilds and how Jenna's magic is described. I do wish we were able to see more of the wilds in this book, but maybe the sequel will expand on that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual harassment
spaghettii's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Starts off slow but definitely gets better
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood, Death of parent, Death, Grief, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and War
lizgriffinwords's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Adventure, spooky forests, political intrigue, disguised royalty, conniving mages… there’s so much to love here! The magic system feels unique and the main character’s growth and arc are delightful. I’d highly recommend this one, especially to younger readers who are just starting to read YA fantasy.
Content notes: death of parent, war, violence typical of YA fantasy
Content notes: death of parent, war, violence typical of YA fantasy
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Death, War, and Violence
saoreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
5.0
On first impression, the heroine had a childish demeanor through the way she expressed herself. I'm hoping for some character development of what the outside country awaits for her. A medium-paced novel it was, as the flow of the story is detailed and with its subtle remarks leads readers to easily predict what comes next. I'm enjoying this book more than I'd ever imagined. There were scenes that were unexpected or that the readers could anticipate, and it makes me so happy every time. The world-building within the novel is really enchanting. The main characters are honed well, even with the villains that make you root for them. This book definitely adds up to another reason why I love duologies so much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Grief, Murder, Violence, War, and Death of parent
kbairbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really enjoyed this! I’m unsure of how to describe that I felt that this was her debut novel BUT for a first time author this was delightful! I really enjoyed the story and the world. I don’t think the relationship was entirely fleshed out, and I feel like there was more to the healer than was said, and (spoiler) the one princess thinking Ren was cute seemed a bit random? Also this freakin woman went through so much!! I dunno dude she could rally like a m💕🎁🐈🥰🥲☀️👍🏼😟😈😘❌. (End spoiler) overall I enjoyed this story and I’m really excited to read book two. And to see where this author goes and how she grows.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Violence, and War
sophiesmallhands's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Death of parent
daniellestarredpages's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Review to come
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Bullying, Gore, and Vomit
guinevere_s1994's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Overall I enjoyed this book. It started off a bit slow and didn't start getting really interesting until about chapter 6. After that I found it far more appealing. Some of the events are somewhat predictable, though there are one or two unexpected occurrences that add interest and depth to the story. Things seemed a little too easy for the protagonist, she gets injured a lot but nothing seems to have any real long-term consequences . I would have liked to have seen more character development, both for the protagonist and supporting characters, but overall they are likable and I am interested enough to read the next instalment when it comes out.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Blood, Death, and Violence
Being a YA novel it does play it safe but there are a couple of scenes that might be triggering for some,
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