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lkwilliams's review against another edition
5.0
So so so good. Genuinely the best book I've read all year. Holton's command of both humor and the ways in which the English language can be employed is second to none.
nat_alley's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
isabelfain16's review against another edition
5.0
I don’t normally rate books 5 stars, but I really really did enjoy this book. It made me laugh out loud in public. I can definitely understand why some people rate it lower. It has a really specific writing style and sense of humor that took me awhile to adjust to. But once I got it I was SOLD. LOCKED IN.
The first few chapters I was really confused what was happening. I didn’t realize that there’s a magic system in this book, I thought it was just a historical fiction but it’s also a fantasy. I realized this around chapter 4 but by chapter 10 I was used to it and was really enjoying the romance picking up.
I thought the ending was a little drawn out, but I was still kicking my feet giggling until the last page. A very unique story with just the right amount of romance that isn’t too spicy but still satisfying for someone who wants a romance with a bit of heat.
I also don’t normally say this, but I will be rereading this book again the future. I think it’s my second favorite book ever. It’s such a nice fun lighthearted read with adventure and romance and magic with a unique setting for those elements. Loved it!!
The first few chapters I was really confused what was happening. I didn’t realize that there’s a magic system in this book, I thought it was just a historical fiction but it’s also a fantasy. I realized this around chapter 4 but by chapter 10 I was used to it and was really enjoying the romance picking up.
I thought the ending was a little drawn out, but I was still kicking my feet giggling until the last page. A very unique story with just the right amount of romance that isn’t too spicy but still satisfying for someone who wants a romance with a bit of heat.
I also don’t normally say this, but I will be rereading this book again the future. I think it’s my second favorite book ever. It’s such a nice fun lighthearted read with adventure and romance and magic with a unique setting for those elements. Loved it!!
bellagardner's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
rach_demontfort's review against another edition
Might circle back, just wasn’t that gripping
theswordandthesea's review against another edition
3.5
There are elements of this that were quite fun, but I found it to be overly stylized and about 50 pages too long.
alex2912's review against another edition
Was not the right vibe for me at this point of time
tig_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
4.5
This was a fun, lighthearted historical romp with excellent banter and word play, a fun concept that turns the Known on its head, and overall a truly delightful time I’d happily have again. I had to knock off half a star because there ARE some pacing and resolution issues in the back quarter of the book, but it’s minimal.
olawunmi's review against another edition
3.0
This is one of the weirder books I’ve read
But like I had a lot of fun??
But like I had a lot of fun??