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kori_dragon's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This is the first book in the Dericott series, with Delia and her seven brothers as the main characters. Delia's brothers are falsely accused and imprisoned and she must come to their rescue - which is difficult for the noble daughter of an earl. She feels her stepmother is behind things but can she find proof?
This is a fast paced story with not a lot of character development. Delia appears naïve, trusting men she met with her brother's lives and safety. There is a heavy religious theme throughout the books with biblical quotes and the characters often praying for help or a sign. This is a good retelling of the six swans folk story *also known by other titles and is an easy read.
This is a fast paced story with not a lot of character development. Delia appears naïve, trusting men she met with her brother's lives and safety. There is a heavy religious theme throughout the books with biblical quotes and the characters often praying for help or a sign. This is a good retelling of the six swans folk story *also known by other titles and is an easy read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Sexual assault
There is one minor instance of attempted sexual assault (it does not happen). There is some violence in the book but it is not overly gory or graphic but it does occur in a few areas in the books.f_r_e_d's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I love any book by Melanie Dickerson. She is just so good at retelling fairytales, and mixing all of the good happy parts with the adventures of the time. And like any other Melanie Dickerson book, I loved this one too. Part of the reason that I think this one just wasn't it for me was the fact that I have never read the story that it is based on. Another reason was that it just felt really slow. It was a constant teeter totter of happy, sad, happy, sad. And although that's fine, it just got stale as the book went on.
Thats the only bad thing I have to say about this book. I would read it again.
Thats the only bad thing I have to say about this book. I would read it again.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault
airmedw's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment, Death, and Sexual assault
reading_something_else's review
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
I have pretty neutral feelings towards this book. I feel like the author didn't take enough risks in the plot, and when the plot finally picked up towards the end, solutions just fell from the sky. It's a quick read if you're in the mood for something on the lighter side with a happy ending. The romance is predictable, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Death of parent, and Sexual assault
maddux's review
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault
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