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pvbobrien's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Ableism, Classism, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Kidnapping, War, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, and Violence
Minor: Blood, Death of parent, and Confinement
kate_arts's review
adventurous
challenging
reflective
fast-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
This book is cheesy but in all the best ways. I enjoyed the dialogue and how the characters interacted with each other. This book is definitely a mix between pride and prejudice and howl’s moving castle. Dora is strong minded in the same way as Lizzie and has similar thought processes as Sophie. I really liked how even though her cousin attempts to get her help she still solves her problem herself. I also enjoyed that even though she is perceived as “broken” she ends the book not necessarily “fixed”.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Trafficking, and Classism
Moderate: Violence, War, and Child death
saltycoffee's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Forced institutionalization, Bullying, Slavery, Child abuse, and Child death
bookcasey's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
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
If you like the idea of regency period pieces and the snippets of witty banter but think that things tend to be a little dry on the plot side, this is worth your time. Some elements feel a bit predictable, but the overall effect is so fun that it’s quickly forgiven.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Medical content, Violence, War, Slavery, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent
I do want to caution that there’s content that feels like neurotypical ableism, so you may see yourself and some of the malicious things people say.
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