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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
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
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed it. The different factions and magic. I liked Isla and I find that I usually don't like the protagonist as much as the supporting characters but she is not irritating. The first chapter was a little slow it only really got good from when captain Fowler found her in the theatre. But that was pretty near the start so can't complain much.
I really enjoyed Eliot's character and I am not happy that he has been kicked out especially when Hester is getting away with it. It seems so unfair and I find it an odd decision of Islas to allow it when she knows the truth. I also am a big fan of captain Fowler and I'm hoping they will both be seen again.
Overall I really enjoyed it one of the best if read this year so far
Overall I really enjoyed it one of the best if read this year so far
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Very engaging, a definite page turner. Not knowing who to trust at any turn kept things very tense, and I enjoyed Ilsa's guts and determination. The mystery at the heart of the plot kept me guessing but on occasion it was a bit *too* mysterious and I just ended up confused. Very much want to see where this goes in the sequel!
DNF at 28%.
Yet another book which sounds great on paper. Ilsa is a secret shapeshifter, earning her living as a magician's assistant in what feels like Victorian London. Then one night someone catches her performance and realises who/what she is and drags her into the Witherward, an alternative London filled with six warring magical groups and a destiny she could never imagine.
There was a lot of posturing adolescents, talk about dresses and wandering about in the gardens, a missing Changeling Alpha and this just felt like The Princess Diaries meets Vampire Diaries. I feel that there was loads happening but not a lot of plot development, just running around waving swords and being sulky. I'm clearly in a bit of a book strop at the moment but I just couldn't bring myself to read any further.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Yet another book which sounds great on paper. Ilsa is a secret shapeshifter, earning her living as a magician's assistant in what feels like Victorian London. Then one night someone catches her performance and realises who/what she is and drags her into the Witherward, an alternative London filled with six warring magical groups and a destiny she could never imagine.
There was a lot of posturing adolescents, talk about dresses and wandering about in the gardens, a missing Changeling Alpha and this just felt like The Princess Diaries meets Vampire Diaries. I feel that there was loads happening but not a lot of plot development, just running around waving swords and being sulky. I'm clearly in a bit of a book strop at the moment but I just couldn't bring myself to read any further.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes