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cupcakeable's review
dark
mysterious
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
5.0
mjtsmami's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
julianairving's review
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
lynette_kristeg's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A slight touch of romance ❤️
mmarques's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
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
This book was not quite what I expected, but I still enjoyed it very much. I selected this book as an Amazon First Reads, because it is an urban fantasy by a Vietnamese American. I’m a big fan of Aliette de Boddard, a science-fiction and fantasy author who leverages her Vietnamese background.
Van Hoang writes about a second generation Vietnamese American, but the fantastic seems to come from western culture.
The story, however, is very good. The setting in 1959 L.A. allowed for some great banter. The characters drew me into the story. The magic seemed plausible and drove the plot.
I would read a sequel to see what happens next to these characters.
Van Hoang writes about a second generation Vietnamese American, but the fantastic seems to come from western culture.
The story, however, is very good. The setting in 1959 L.A. allowed for some great banter. The characters drew me into the story. The magic seemed plausible and drove the plot.
I would read a sequel to see what happens next to these characters.
feignedfennix's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sanniebannanie's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
leeloveslore's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Toxic friendship, and Death
Minor: Misogyny, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Sexism
immahikerchick's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5