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huebostrom's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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
4.25
runes_reads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
4.75
The cover art and art within the book was gorgeous just like the first one. This takes place directly after All Our Hidden Gifts, with a lot of similar themes. There are some differences in the content warnings, so I would look at them.
There are a few storytelling differences between this and the first book. I feel like this one didn't focus on character flaws as much, but it still was a pretty big focus. We got some more lore/knowledge about the magic in this one, which I really liked. I felt that the protagonist, Maeve, had less character development than in the first. This wasn't a bad thing, she still had a lot.
I'm very excited to read the third book in this trilogy!
Most of the characters are in the equivalent of United States senior year of high school in the story. There's a recurrent worry for them about change and the future, something any teenager can relate to. Please look at the content warnings for this story, it's a YA, but a heavy one. I'd recommend it for ages 15+, so upper YA, verging on New Adult but not quite there.
I read this one in one day, I couldn't put it down! (Also it was a library book so I had a time limit, lol). I haven't decided on a star rating, definitely 4 stars at minimum. I think it's a 4.75 for me, there's nothing wrong with it, and I would highly recommend it. It just wasn't life changing for me personally. It was a great read, and I'll definitely remember it.
There are a few storytelling differences between this and the first book. I feel like this one didn't focus on character flaws as much, but it still was a pretty big focus. We got some more lore/knowledge about the magic in this one, which I really liked. I felt that the protagonist, Maeve, had less character development than in the first. This wasn't a bad thing, she still had a lot.
I'm very excited to read the third book in this trilogy!
Most of the characters are in the equivalent of United States senior year of high school in the story. There's a recurrent worry for them about change and the future, something any teenager can relate to. Please look at the content warnings for this story, it's a YA, but a heavy one. I'd recommend it for ages 15+, so upper YA, verging on New Adult but not quite there.
I read this one in one day, I couldn't put it down! (Also it was a library book so I had a time limit, lol). I haven't decided on a star rating, definitely 4 stars at minimum. I think it's a 4.75 for me, there's nothing wrong with it, and I would highly recommend it. It just wasn't life changing for me personally. It was a great read, and I'll definitely remember it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Homophobia, Self harm, Sexual content, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Ableism, Deadnaming, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Vomit
kaycie51782's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
cords's review against another edition
4.0
Found the writing was much better than the previous book; got a bit confused towards the end tho
sacredgriefsociety's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
3.0
My inner teen is obsessed with this series!! Our foursome comes together once again to defeat an evil lurking in Kilbeg but not all dark forces look obvious.
As the girls enter their final year of school and begin to face the exams that will help determine their future, their friendship is pushed to the breaking point. It doesn’t help that the enemy has infiltrated the school, a former (maybe?) enemy is looking to switch sides, and Roe is beginning to forget the magic they hold & the the ties that bind the foursome together.
This magical, queer, angsty romp through the city of Kilbeg will
keep you on your toes & wondering who can you trust when everything
(and everyone) is changing?
I seriously am so in love with these books & wish they had excited when I was a teenager. But even now, they are allowing pieces of me to be seen with the love and compassion I didn’t have then. Plus who doesn’t love a good book about tarot and witchcraft?
As the girls enter their final year of school and begin to face the exams that will help determine their future, their friendship is pushed to the breaking point. It doesn’t help that the enemy has infiltrated the school, a former (maybe?) enemy is looking to switch sides, and Roe is beginning to forget the magic they hold & the the ties that bind the foursome together.
This magical, queer, angsty romp through the city of Kilbeg will
keep you on your toes & wondering who can you trust when everything
(and everyone) is changing?
I seriously am so in love with these books & wish they had excited when I was a teenager. But even now, they are allowing pieces of me to be seen with the love and compassion I didn’t have then. Plus who doesn’t love a good book about tarot and witchcraft?
katiemcgettigan's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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
evielottie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
4.5
icaruss_silly's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars for the gays and the strange school stuff, didn't give it 5 stars because (it might be just a me thing tho) it made an off hand comment that lowkey gives asexual-phobic. As an asexual person, I did take notice even though I may or may not look too much into it. Also easy to follow read it one day
grimstark13's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.5
mrsjones2's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm