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librariangal87's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
kara_ash's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
leahpote's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
nordicat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
4.25
alexisshlein's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
patricetweeks90's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
chapterswithcarrie's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
nightmarebees's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.75
pleasantly surprised! i went into this both knowing that i liked hannah whitten’s writing in the nightshade books, but also that this was her debut, so for the first 1/3 of it i was really expecting just a fun low stakes 3 star read. there are some of the stumbling blocks i’ve seen in most debuts over the past couple years: repetitive phrases, slow or uneven pacing, worldbuilding not going as deep as it could have (i need a map…)
HOWEVER, getting into the second half, i actually found myself really invested! high points include:
- the sister relationship between red and neve being the most important thing to both of them
- red & eammon being a true slowww burn and that first kiss then being SO satisfying
- the politics/power dynamics back in valleydan actually got intriguing? it still could’ve done more but the little we got was well thought out
- woodsy forest body horror my love
i’m actually very excited to get into book 2
HOWEVER, getting into the second half, i actually found myself really invested! high points include:
- the sister relationship between red and neve being the most important thing to both of them
- red & eammon being a true slowww burn and that first kiss then being SO satisfying
- the politics/power dynamics back in valleydan actually got intriguing? it still could’ve done more but the little we got was well thought out
- woodsy forest body horror my love
i’m actually very excited to get into book 2
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Body horror
Minor: Sexual content
jnwhit94's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0