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valpyre's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.75
[audiobook]
this was really captivating, and struck an interesting balance of being predictable enough that i didn't feel lost throughout the whole thing, but also twisty and original enough that i was eager to continue listening to find out what happened next.
reading the summary i was a little apprehensive about what the romance would be, but found myself pleasantly surprised as i listened and it became clear who was important to whom. also found family and queer mc's def gave me heart eyes.
i have to admit that i was a little confused at the worldbuilding -- terms like ironblood and metal were thrown around a LOT and while i could glean/infer their meaning, i wish there had been a more concrete definition.
the end was absolutely heartbreaking but also makes me super eager to get into the next book.
this was really captivating, and struck an interesting balance of being predictable enough that i didn't feel lost throughout the whole thing, but also twisty and original enough that i was eager to continue listening to find out what happened next.
reading the summary i was a little apprehensive about what the romance would be, but found myself pleasantly surprised as i listened and it became clear who was important to whom. also found family and queer mc's def gave me heart eyes.
i have to admit that i was a little confused at the worldbuilding -- terms like ironblood and metal were thrown around a LOT and while i could glean/infer their meaning, i wish there had been a more concrete definition.
the end was absolutely heartbreaking but also makes me super eager to get into the next book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Emotional abuse
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