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I liked this book less than Bardugo’s other books and series. I liked the location of the story, I liked the diversity but I just wasn’t as gripped by it as I was her others.

sarahlindsey17's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

katrinebogturist's review against another edition

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medium-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

3.5

jess_esa's review against another edition

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3.5

Leigh Bardugo is one of those authors I always read and enjoy even when they’re not that good, but this one is definitely her weakest. It’s like a mashup of her other books with a different coat of paint, fewer stakes, and a pretty godawful ending. I enjoyed the main characters Luzia and Santangél, but the side characters are pretty weak. The last third of the book, when it finally picked up the pace was gripping, and that’s kind of all I have to say about it. It also feels very dated in terms of structure and style. It's like it’s been sitting around for ten years. It’s worth reading, I did finish it, but don’t go in with high expectations.

hdabru's review against another edition

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adventurous dark inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

icaruss_silly's review against another edition

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adventurous dark informative mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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