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ka_ke's review
adventurous
medium-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
4.0
This is a safe fantasy-romance to read. It’s kind of like if Throne of Glass and FBAA had a love child. The cast is diverse and filled with lovable characters. I would have liked to see more banter between Remy and Hale though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Classism, Cursing, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Grief, Murder, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent and Genocide
Minor: War, Vomit, and Trafficking
frankieclc's review
5.0
right even tho the writing in this wasn’t perfect i still loved it and i cried so (pls dont judge me future frankie you are currently ill okay)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and War
finnickdeservedbetter's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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? Yes
3.0
It initially feels like it's setting up to be an enemies to lovers but it was very much an insta-love which I'm not a fan of at all. Their relationship feels a flat and underdeveloped too. Because of that I felt no connection to the love interest. He's just kind of...there. Besides that, all of the plot twists were also very predictable. I guessed most of the big ones in the first few chapters which was kind of disappointing. I like unexpected reveals and nothing was unexpected. Getting a little nitpicky here, I didn't really like the main character that much. I didn't hate her but she felt very judgmental. Not in a "my life's in danger and I need to be wary of everyone way" but more so an "I'm better than everyone" way. It also seemed like she just instantly fell in love and started doing everything for a man. It wasn't the worst book I've ever read by any means but I definitely struggled to get it finished. I was really excited to read this book so I'm kind of bummed that I didn't like it as much as I thought.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Genocide, Confinement, Cursing, Torture, and War
Minor: Death of parent, Grief, and Child death
rmpearcy's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
The world building and all the different courts and types of witches were done so well that I just kept wanting to learn more! The characters were interesting and the plot was exciting. The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five is because I was more interested/attached to the secondary characters than the main two. I hope the future books explore more of their stories. Otherwise it was AMAZING.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Sexual content
pengustorm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Witches, fae, love, found family, secrets galore! And so much more! Remy and her found family team up with Hale and his to hunt down two talismans to take on the evil Northern king. They have some fun along the way. But there's danger around every corner. And very little is actually what it seems. This book will repeatedly break your heart. With just enough of the good stuff to keep you going! Truly fantastic and I can't wait to read more about Okrith.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Violence, and Grief
bottleblondebookworm's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Remy is a red witch in hiding. Hale is a Fae prince. The two team up to track down some lost relics that will help them reclaim the land from the evil Nothern Court King. We have some classics tropes here, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, one bed, but honestly, I’d say enemies to lovers is a stretch, and is it really a one bed trope if he actually sleeps on the couch?! I felt like the romance developed quickly, but it made sense considering other factors that I won’t get into here. I loved the side characters. Specifically, Bri and Carys. Bri is getting her own book, and I’d love to see a story centered on Carys too. There is a lot of action! From the start, it’s a fast paced book with plenty of fighting and fantasy court drama. But the last 70ish pages is where it really picked up! Some may argue that the ending was rushed, but I quite enjoyed how everything came together! I’m looking forward to reading book two, though, if I’m completely honest, I’m not a big fan of the two characters the second book is focused on. But Bri’s book isn’t out yet, so I may as well read it while I wait for that one, right?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Violence, Sexual content, Death of parent, Murder, and Death
talislibrary's review
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
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