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phoenixxx's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
emilywemily6's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was a fun read as someone who enjoys the Grishaverse and wanted more background on the world building. It’s interesting to read about different saints, both those you have seen/learned about in the novels as well as others that are new to the reader. Not necessary by any means, but a beautiful collection of short stories for the Grishaverse fan.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Abandonment, Ableism, Blood, Murder, Torture, Violence, Death, Gaslighting, Gore, Hate crime, and Injury/Injury detail
notzx's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
3.25
The illustrations in the book were really gorgeous and I don't think I would have picked it up if it wasn't included. The stories are mostly the same, either someone performs a miracle and gets executed by the villagers or stuck in a shitty situation and prayed to the saints. Basically a bunch of short fairytale stories, really reminds me of the ones i use to read when i was younger.
blurrypetals's review against another edition
5.0
This was an absolutely wonderful addition to the Grishaverse! I love that books like this and The Language of Thorns exist as books the characters in-universe might read or happen upon while also functioning as excellent additions to the universe they belong to.
There isn't much more to say than that this was a fantastic time, spending evenings dipping my toes back into this hauntingly lovely world that Leigh Bardugo has so carefully put together. The illustrations were fantastic and the surprise audiobook starring Lauren Fortgang (who has narrated on every Grisha book so far in some capacity, having done all of The Grisha Trilogy, Inej's chapters in Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom, Zoya's chapters in King of Scars, and The Language of Thorns) and a new challenger who approaches, Ben Barnes, who is delightfully set to play The Darkling in the Shadow and Bone Netflix series, which I am cautiously optimistic about.
I'm probably going to reread all things Grisha early in 2021 to get ready for Rule of Wolves so this got me even more stoked to get to do that again. Hopefully the Netflix series will come out after Rule of Wolves so I have a chance to properly refresh my memory, too! Fingers crossed!
There isn't much more to say than that this was a fantastic time, spending evenings dipping my toes back into this hauntingly lovely world that Leigh Bardugo has so carefully put together. The illustrations were fantastic and the surprise audiobook starring Lauren Fortgang (who has narrated on every Grisha book so far in some capacity, having done all of The Grisha Trilogy, Inej's chapters in Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom, Zoya's chapters in King of Scars, and The Language of Thorns) and a new challenger who approaches, Ben Barnes, who is delightfully set to play The Darkling in the Shadow and Bone Netflix series, which I am cautiously optimistic about.
I'm probably going to reread all things Grisha early in 2021 to get ready for Rule of Wolves so this got me even more stoked to get to do that again. Hopefully the Netflix series will come out after Rule of Wolves so I have a chance to properly refresh my memory, too! Fingers crossed!
floralvarezr's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
This might be the most beautiful book I own. It has a gorgeous binding and amazing illustrations. The stories are so good; I simply love the concept. A perfect addition to the Grishaverse.
fairyofprocrastination's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
akuma_kaoru's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Design: 5☆
Artwork: 5☆
Fables: 4☆
Artwork: 5☆
Fables: 4☆
itslorei's review against another edition
3.0
A disappointing read.
Leigh Bardugo is a very excellent story teller and definitely one of my fave author. However it can’t be shown in this book and why is that so?
As much as I wanted to love this book because it is connected to the Grisha series and it is amazing to know the story of the Saints I just couldn’t.
While reading the book, I can’t help but feel dissatisfied with almost every collection as they felt too short and if not lack of depth that I just couldn’t connect to most of them. I believed the book is a little bit too short and could have been longer to add more depth and despite having a fairytale touch/reference to some of the stories that I think is wonderful and should excite me, it kind of didn’t. Most of the collection ended up becoming a dragged and forgettable to me.
Still, I liked the cover. Nothing too much but still looking elegant. But the art illustrations, wasn’t fun to most of it.
Overall, it was enough and yes, a disappointing read.
Leigh Bardugo is a very excellent story teller and definitely one of my fave author. However it can’t be shown in this book and why is that so?
As much as I wanted to love this book because it is connected to the Grisha series and it is amazing to know the story of the Saints I just couldn’t.
While reading the book, I can’t help but feel dissatisfied with almost every collection as they felt too short and if not lack of depth that I just couldn’t connect to most of them. I believed the book is a little bit too short and could have been longer to add more depth and despite having a fairytale touch/reference to some of the stories that I think is wonderful and should excite me, it kind of didn’t. Most of the collection ended up becoming a dragged and forgettable to me.
Still, I liked the cover. Nothing too much but still looking elegant. But the art illustrations, wasn’t fun to most of it.
Overall, it was enough and yes, a disappointing read.
kilkennyraces's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.0