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theloveshot_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jdeeanne's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
amyteurhour's review against another edition
4.0
Content warning: kidnapping, detailed description of serious injury, gaslighting, bullying, death, grief
I feel like this was super slow for the first 2/3-3/4's of the book. There were points that I was worried the storyline was veering towards something I did not want to happen(romantically, but I'm glad it ultimately didn't) .
Throughout the first half, I remember feeling like this story was going to be about processing grief. It kind of is, but later it does hit the more traditional fairy tale tropes as well. The ending made me cry, and I felt a lot of feelings. Overall I enjoyed it, but probably would have rated it higher if the beginning wasn't so long/slow.
I feel like this was super slow for the first 2/3-3/4's of the book. There were points that I was worried the storyline was veering towards something I did not want to happen
Throughout the first half, I remember feeling like this story was going to be about processing grief. It kind of is, but later it does hit the more traditional fairy tale tropes as well. The ending made me cry, and I felt a lot of feelings. Overall I enjoyed it, but probably would have rated it higher if the beginning wasn't so long/slow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Death, and Bullying
Minor: Vomit
rosy_posy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Reading this was like watching a car crash in slow motion - couldn’t take your eyes off it while a feeling of horror builds.
Bit weird that two of her friends end up dead and the others who were insane were never spoken about since they recovered from flu. My favourite character was Alma- Moria Jean’s mother.
It also didn’t feel like 1919 with the language used or about the flu, seemed very Covid-coded.
It also didn’t feel like 1919 with the language used or about the flu, seemed very Covid-coded.
theresa_verry's review against another edition
I couldn't read the name Moira Jean one more time. It felt like a lot of writing with no progress in the story.
givemeabookandaglassofwine's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I loved this book.
It felt quite different from other popular books at the moment which include the fae.
Really interesting to hear the story of Tam Lin and the parallels to other fae stories.
The only part I struggled with was the introduction of the she who isn’t named. This felt a bit rushed and there wasn’t much context or character development for her.
It felt quite different from other popular books at the moment which include the fae.
Really interesting to hear the story of Tam Lin and the parallels to other fae stories.
The only part I struggled with was the introduction of the she who isn’t named. This felt a bit rushed and there wasn’t much context or character development for her.
gracie_lou_dream's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was an ok story. The writing style made it difficult to get into but the plot was intriguing. I'm not sure I would have picked this if jt wasn't for my book club.
quiet_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Pandemic/Epidemic, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Minor: Medical content, Biphobia, Death of parent, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, War, and Vomit
raccacoonie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.25
I actually really enjoyed this book and am a bit sad to see that others don’t feel the same. It’s not a typical fantasy fae romance, instead it’s a book that tackles grief, feeling deeply ostracized, and manipulative relationships.
I loved how it seamlessly weaved in her daily life and interactions with her neighbors in a way that was realistic which I often find other books don’t tend to do as well or their non fantasy counterparts are just irrelevant to the story.
The only reason I can’t give it five stars is because I wish the ending was a bit more fleshed out and we had more time to see the dreamer change his perspective rather than a momentary switch. I also think it would’ve been nice if the end included how the dreamer got out of the situation just a bit more, did he get rid of the queen? Did he give her souls? Idk
Overall I enjoyed it and loved her interpretation of grief in the story and how it affected everything abt the character.
I loved how it seamlessly weaved in her daily life and interactions with her neighbors in a way that was realistic which I often find other books don’t tend to do as well or their non fantasy counterparts are just irrelevant to the story.
The only reason I can’t give it five stars is because I wish the ending was a bit more fleshed out and we had more time to see the dreamer change his perspective rather than a momentary switch. I also think it would’ve been nice if the end included how the dreamer got out of the situation just a bit more, did he get rid of the queen? Did he give her souls? Idk
Overall I enjoyed it and loved her interpretation of grief in the story and how it affected everything abt the character.