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talislibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
You can feel the love of fantasy as you read this book. It has tropes woven throughout but deals with them in a new way that makes you want to read more. Remy is a red witch, in a world where being a red witch is dangerous. When she is thrown into an adventure she never anticipated, Remy wonders if she could change the world for the better!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Murder, Child death, Death of parent, and Violence
emilypete17's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Violence, War, Sexual content, and Death
Moderate: Confinement, Death of parent, Genocide, and Grief
Minor: Cursing and Slavery
delvie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
It's fast paced ACOTAR with representation. The only reason I knocked half a star was because the book favors its pace at the loss of the characterization/interactions. If it was drawn out just a bit more (campfire scenes, couple excursions, etc) the book would have been an easy 10/10. As it is, it's already in at least my top 10 for this year.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault and Death
Minor: Death of parent and Murder
sarahgaelsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
What can I say about this book to express how much I enjoyed it without giving everything away?
Firstly I read this book as an ARC, with the promise to leave an honest review of it.
The High Mountain Court is full of all the things about Fantasy that I love. Magic, quests, stunning setting.
I will admit that it did take me a little to get into the story, to start with. It seemed to take me a long time to read the first 40% of the book. I can't give any specific reasons why this was the case; I was lost in the story from the first sentence. I think it was more to do with the needed world and character building. But once I crossed that 40% mark, I inhaled every single word and quite suddenly found myself at the end, sadly.
The characters are strong and likeable. You easily get to know every character that walks onto the pages. However, one note I would share is that not all is what it seems. While some of these elements I figured out early on, others came about unexpectantly. I would very much love to go on an adventure with any one of the fantastic characters that litter the pages of this book.
Hale and Remy's relationship is stunning and magical. That's all I will share on that front.
The world is stunning, and the detailed descriptions paint a clear picture of the different kingdoms. You can feel the heat, the cold, smell the ocean and forests. All this makes it that much easier to get lost in the words.
I cannot wait to read the next book!
You will not regret picking this up.
Firstly I read this book as an ARC, with the promise to leave an honest review of it.
The High Mountain Court is full of all the things about Fantasy that I love. Magic, quests, stunning setting.
I will admit that it did take me a little to get into the story, to start with. It seemed to take me a long time to read the first 40% of the book. I can't give any specific reasons why this was the case; I was lost in the story from the first sentence. I think it was more to do with the needed world and character building. But once I crossed that 40% mark, I inhaled every single word and quite suddenly found myself at the end, sadly.
The characters are strong and likeable. You easily get to know every character that walks onto the pages. However, one note I would share is that not all is what it seems. While some of these elements I figured out early on, others came about unexpectantly. I would very much love to go on an adventure with any one of the fantastic characters that litter the pages of this book.
Hale and Remy's relationship is stunning and magical. That's all I will share on that front.
The world is stunning, and the detailed descriptions paint a clear picture of the different kingdoms. You can feel the heat, the cold, smell the ocean and forests. All this makes it that much easier to get lost in the words.
I cannot wait to read the next book!
You will not regret picking this up.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Genocide, and Sexual content
emilyvreads's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
4.5
I loved this book! A refreshing new fantasy in a world of fae, witches, humans, magical creatures and ancient magical artifacts. The worldbuilding was done well, however, I do wish the author had covered some of the minute details a bit more - such as the fae's lifespan, as well as the main characters genealogy and how it contributed to her powers.
Even though it is a series, the loose ends got tied up quite well at the end of the book, which I appreciate as the whole series is not out yet - I believe the next book is set to come out late this year or early next year.
I received an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Even though it is a series, the loose ends got tied up quite well at the end of the book, which I appreciate as the whole series is not out yet - I believe the next book is set to come out late this year or early next year.
I received an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
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