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tinyelfarcanist's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
5.0
Strange happenings are occurring all around Lunette. Prince Cricket decides to take matters into his own hands. Accompanied by his loyal knight, Ignacia, he's determined to solve the mysteries threatening his kingdom's fate.
The prologue recounts Cricket's story, written with the beauty of a legend lost in time.
Following a charismatic queer elf (not me) with a sincere dimpled smile, it's a sweet and funny tale of found family and determination. Filled with cute encounters with a dashing white night, lovers of the grumpy/sunshine trope may find it captivating.
The prologue recounts Cricket's story, written with the beauty of a legend lost in time.
Following a charismatic queer elf (not me) with a sincere dimpled smile, it's a sweet and funny tale of found family and determination. Filled with cute encounters with a dashing white night, lovers of the grumpy/sunshine trope may find it captivating.
"People love me! I'm very lovable! Lovable and cute."
-Prince Cricket
(I'm still not convinced Cricket isn't based on myself.)
There's not a lot of action, but enough mystique to trap you in. The author seemed to have fun writing interactions between Prince Cricket and his sisters/best friends.
I loved this book. It made me feel all mushy and keep thinking about the characters even after the end. Fortunately, Cricket's story is still not over.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Death of parent, Death, and Blood
Minor: Vomit, Violence, and Bullying
elpisgalaxy's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-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
4.75
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book ended up completely blowing me away. It started off slow and I had a hard time getting into it at first but once Cricket and Ignaccia left the castle I started to enjoy it a lot more and once I reached the halfway point, I was literally reading it non stop. Cricket, Ignaccia and Yoshi all had a good dynamic when working with each other trying to solve the curses plaguing their kingdom. Cricket was a bit of an irritating character at times but Ignaccia and Yoshi did a good job keeping him and each other in check while dealing with dangerous situations. I also enjoyed how action packed it was and how while romantic elements between Cricket and Yoshi were certainly there it didn't take over the whole book.
The worldbuilding and character development felt a bit weird at times for me, but we learned more about the characters and the world throughout the book so I'm not complaining too much. I did find the beginning of the book to be a bit slow and I had a hard time keeping track of who was who.
Overall 4.75/5 stars
This book ended up completely blowing me away. It started off slow and I had a hard time getting into it at first but once Cricket and Ignaccia left the castle I started to enjoy it a lot more and once I reached the halfway point, I was literally reading it non stop. Cricket, Ignaccia and Yoshi all had a good dynamic when working with each other trying to solve the curses plaguing their kingdom. Cricket was a bit of an irritating character at times but Ignaccia and Yoshi did a good job keeping him and each other in check while dealing with dangerous situations. I also enjoyed how action packed it was and how while romantic elements between Cricket and Yoshi were certainly there it didn't take over the whole book.
The worldbuilding and character development felt a bit weird at times for me, but we learned more about the characters and the world throughout the book so I'm not complaining too much. I did find the beginning of the book to be a bit slow and I had a hard time keeping track of who was who.
Overall 4.75/5 stars
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
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