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hollyalex's review against another edition
3.0
This book pretty blatantly borrows elements/scenes from other popular series (ACOTAR and FBAA). I think some of the world building is intriguing, and the spice was decent, but I am probably not going to continue this series.
julesrisica's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
3.5
thaiscdsg's review against another edition
2.0
J’ai eu beaucoup de mal à noter ce livre et j’ai été très partagée :
Ce que j’ai aimé:
- L’histoire dans l’ensemble était plutôt sympa, efficace
- Le world building fonctionnait bien, il n’était pas complexe mais pas simpliste non plus, c’était intéressant
Ce que je n’ai pas aimé:
- La romance ultra cringe (sans même parler du smut, l’utilisation de “mon prédestiné
Ce que j’ai aimé:
- L’histoire dans l’ensemble était plutôt sympa, efficace
- Le world building fonctionnait bien, il n’était pas complexe mais pas simpliste non plus, c’était intéressant
Ce que je n’ai pas aimé:
- La romance ultra cringe (sans même parler du smut, l’utilisation de “mon prédestiné
danie_boo1998's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
elephantshoes4's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? No
4.75
agathesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
4.25
I don’t know if I’ll read the other book this so the perfect ending
I don’t know if I’ll read the other book this so the perfect ending
tjildau's review against another edition
3.0
I liked it, it was a good debut novel with a promising world. The story did go a bit too fast, I missed some character building, so I didn't really grow 'attached' to any of the characters. And just in general I felt like there were gaps or things that could have been explained in more detail. But, overall, a good (not great) fantasy book, especially if you're into faes/whiches.
heabooknerd's review against another edition
4.0
I've been meaning to read THE HIGH MOUNTAIN COURT for a while now and I'm so glad I finally did! I really enjoyed this one and it was a very solid mix of romance and fantasy. The world-building was rich and detailed without dumping a ton of information on the reader and I'm already invested in seeing more of the kingdoms and how all the political maneuverings will work out. I also enjoyed how diverse the cast was and the great mix of LGBTQ+ rep. I will say that the sentence structure was fairly simplistic and got a little repetitive in some parts but for a debut novel it was done really well.
Remy made a great FMC and I loved seeing her find her courage and her place in the world. She's been living in hiding for 13 years, dealing with guilt, fear, and shame over the deaths of her fellow red witches and the High Mountain court. Remy goes through some great growth as she steps into new roles and finally comes out of hiding and I loved the way Hale supported her through it all. As the Eastern fae Prince, Hale had a lot resting on his shoulders and secrets are his livelihood but it's obvious from the beginning that he's an honorable and loyal man. Together, Remy and Hale had amazing chemistry and I loved watching them go from tentative allies to lovers. Their relationship starts out as a slow burn but it definitely pays off in the end.
In addition to Remy and Hale, there were some excellent side characters, especially the Twin Eagles, and I hope we see a lot more of them in future books.
Content Warning: past death of a parent; grief and on page death of loved ones
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Favorite Quotes:
“You are the most beautiful creature I have ever beheld.” He said it through gritted teeth.
“You say that like it’s a problem,” Remy breathed.
“It is.”
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She knew in that moment it was no longer a choice. Consequences be damned, she would follow him anywhere, even into hell itself.
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“Good luck to you, Little Sparrow,” Baba Morganna said, knowing Remy had made her decision. “Make sure you cast as many stones into that water before you go, so you may watch those ripples for centuries to come.”
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The world would not make her, she would make the world.
Remy made a great FMC and I loved seeing her find her courage and her place in the world. She's been living in hiding for 13 years, dealing with guilt, fear, and shame over the deaths of her fellow red witches and the High Mountain court. Remy goes through some great growth as she steps into new roles and finally comes out of hiding and I loved the way Hale supported her through it all. As the Eastern fae Prince, Hale had a lot resting on his shoulders and secrets are his livelihood but it's obvious from the beginning that he's an honorable and loyal man. Together, Remy and Hale had amazing chemistry and I loved watching them go from tentative allies to lovers. Their relationship starts out as a slow burn but it definitely pays off in the end.
In addition to Remy and Hale, there were some excellent side characters, especially the Twin Eagles, and I hope we see a lot more of them in future books.
Content Warning: past death of a parent; grief and on page death of loved ones
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Favorite Quotes:
“You are the most beautiful creature I have ever beheld.” He said it through gritted teeth.
“You say that like it’s a problem,” Remy breathed.
“It is.”
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She knew in that moment it was no longer a choice. Consequences be damned, she would follow him anywhere, even into hell itself.
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“Good luck to you, Little Sparrow,” Baba Morganna said, knowing Remy had made her decision. “Make sure you cast as many stones into that water before you go, so you may watch those ripples for centuries to come.”
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The world would not make her, she would make the world.
msbotticelli's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75