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evelynyle_88's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

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

4.0

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seraphimgt's review

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adventurous funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

A re-read. The world building, once again, carries the story. And Shepard. I do like Shepard. That being said, ~~I don't remember Simon and Penny being this irritating during my first read through.~~ I get that they're Going Through It™ and that their flaws make them more realistic, but still... Their hard-headedness is not nearly as endearing in the sequel.

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daffodilcherry's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was such a fun sequel to Carry On. Simon has defeated the great evil, he's gotten his vampire boyfriend, but he's lost his magical powers, his mentor, and his sense of purpose. I love the "so what?" continuation of this book from the typical "chosen one" narrative. Simon's and Baz's relationship is so fragmented and torturous, they both love each other but they are falling apart... It made me want to bite somebody. I enjoyed the fun take on the American magic society, and the creatures who were introduced. A++
Wheelhouses: so you saved the world, now what; roadtrip, roadtrip to rediscover yourselves, extension of the magical world, silicone valley vampires.
Favourite quotes:

[[ I touch Simon Snow like he's made of glass. Like he'll explode if I cross the wrong wires.

He touches me like he can't decide whether to push or pull me, and he's settled on both. I go where he wants. I take what I can get.

"Can I?" he asks.

Can you what, Simon? Kiss me? Kill me? Break my heart? I touch him like he's made of butterfly wings. ]]

[[And I resist demanding an explanation.

Why now, what's the key? How do I get back here tomorrow? Promise to let me back in.

Sometimes Simon kisses me like it's the end of the world, and I worry he might believe that it is.]]

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elizlizabeth's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced

4.0

It starts a little slow and oddly with a contemporary lit vibe rather than a fantasy one, but the last two thirds really picked up.

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johns6ka's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

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

4.5

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leonormsousa's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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amandaplease50's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a fun almost like novella between what was book one and what I think book two will be. Little bit of mystery and all the mains discovering more about themselves! Definitely angsty but there were some lovely Baz and Simon moments. Really hoping the best for them in the final book!

Loved the new character introduced I’m assuming he’ll be sticking around so can’t wait to see more of him!

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