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sarah143's review against another edition
5.0
This has been sitting on my shelf since January and I don't know why!! This was honestly so so good and I can't wait to read the sequel!!
incandescentgem's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 there was a lot of sides, this is definitely a "Romeo and Juliet" story.
Its like "i'm on this side but i'm pretending to be on this side, but wait i'm failing in love with someone on the opposite side, but then my family would hate it, but then maybe this side isn't so bad, but everyone's out to kill me now what do i do?"
???
Its late, but that's a basic summary.
It might have been a little insta lovey?
i liked it, but i just keep forgetting i've read it, it doesn't stand out.
Its like "i'm on this side but i'm pretending to be on this side, but wait i'm failing in love with someone on the opposite side, but then my family would hate it, but then maybe this side isn't so bad, but everyone's out to kill me now what do i do?"
???
Its late, but that's a basic summary.
It might have been a little insta lovey?
i liked it, but i just keep forgetting i've read it, it doesn't stand out.
kaitlinumd's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
teaandfrogs's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
alexandra_92's review against another edition
4.0
Review can be found on *Milky Way of Books*.
While many pitched this book in comparison with other books I haven't read, I simply dove into this story because it was Amy Tintera. I had loved her "Reboot" duology, which was dystopian and was surprised to learn that she would also write fantasy. Her writing is unique with a livid voice.
So, Emelina Flores, daughter of the most fierce Queen of the Ruined, has lost everything. Her powerful sister, her homeland and also she has no powers. Armed with her wit, deception and a crazy plan, she posts as the fiance to Prince Casimir who she marries hoping to take her revenge.
I liked how the world was built. There is discrimination against the Ruined, people who have abilities similar to that of elementals, a wide gap between poor and rich as also politics and secrets. I liked how badass Em was. Determined, despite the scrutiny she gets from her own people, because she doesn't have any Ruined powers, she marches into enemy territory knowing that she might die.
Casimir may be a weak character, who later finds the courage to stand up against his parents and find an ally to Em. The romance is slow burning and I prefered that to the insta-romance I've seen lately. The ending was kind of a cliffhanger which left me with the need to read more!
If you love a good fantasy this is recommended. ;)
While many pitched this book in comparison with other books I haven't read, I simply dove into this story because it was Amy Tintera. I had loved her "Reboot" duology, which was dystopian and was surprised to learn that she would also write fantasy. Her writing is unique with a livid voice.
So, Emelina Flores, daughter of the most fierce Queen of the Ruined, has lost everything. Her powerful sister, her homeland and also she has no powers. Armed with her wit, deception and a crazy plan, she posts as the fiance to Prince Casimir who she marries hoping to take her revenge.
I liked how the world was built. There is discrimination against the Ruined, people who have abilities similar to that of elementals, a wide gap between poor and rich as also politics and secrets. I liked how badass Em was. Determined, despite the scrutiny she gets from her own people, because she doesn't have any Ruined powers, she marches into enemy territory knowing that she might die.
Casimir may be a weak character, who later finds the courage to stand up against his parents and find an ally to Em. The romance is slow burning and I prefered that to the insta-romance I've seen lately. The ending was kind of a cliffhanger which left me with the need to read more!
If you love a good fantasy this is recommended. ;)
mariannethelibrarianne's review against another edition
5.0
I clearly thought it was fabulous because I read it in one day. Fast paced, good character development, a some sexual tension without the sex. I'll continue with this series.
tinkchen's review against another edition
This book was just a little too…. Little. Not enough world, not enough story, not enough character development. It’s not awful, just not enough. Maybe I’ll try again some day. 🤷♀️
kraley's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0