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dlrosebyh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Xochitl is condemned to travel the desert by herself while telling the tales of her unhappy hamlet to its parched winds. Her solitary company is provided by the wonderful stars overhead and mysterious lines of poetry that appear magically scattered across sand dunes. Her only wish is to connect with someone who shares her values.
One night, Emilia, the icy and stunning daughter of the town's merciless conqueror, comes into the world, fulfilling Xo's wish. However, when the two embark on a fantastical voyage over the desert, they discover that their hearts might be compatible. If only they can make it through the nighttime terrors that seem like nightmares.
I see why everyone loved this book, but my timing was off. Not because the plot wasn't intriguing, but rather because I've been having a terrible reading slump, I found myself skimming through a lot of it. I think it's a nice book overall—it has a flawed hero, a wholesome conclusion, lyrical writing, and a clever plot twist—but my slump really sapped the fun out of it for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty
Minor: Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, and Infidelity
bookcaptivated's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Murder, Violence, and Vomit
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Infidelity
hannahr's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Gore, and Grief
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Murder, and Vomit
Minor: Infidelity
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