You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Scan barcode
jessiewrites's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Fun world-building and great character development, but I don't know how I feel about the magic system being dependent on self-harming, it's not bad, it's just... weird to me
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
embersbooknook's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
This book was so fascinating. Really loved this twist in Little Red Riding Hood/Beauty & the Beast type shit. I loved the wood, Red’s character development, and her love story with Eammon. These characters were truly winning - although I did get VERY ANNOYED at Neve for being so naive. I know she wanted to save Red but GIRL COME ON.
Very very interested to see where the second book goes!! Great job with fascinating character development and a fresh, fascinating take on a familiar tale.
Very very interested to see where the second book goes!! Great job with fascinating character development and a fresh, fascinating take on a familiar tale.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm and Blood
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Mental illness, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
barnesbookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I'd heard a lot of talk about this book a while ago, so I thought I'd give it a chance. The first half of it frustrated me because of the lack of information given to Red. It felt like it took a while for things to start happening. The second half of the book kept me enthralled and makes me want to read the next one. I like how the story mixes different fairy tales, like Little Red Riding Hood and Beauty and the Beast, without feeling cliche or like it's trying to include too much of each. The worldbuilding is unique. The narration could get repetitive at times. Overall I enjoyed the story and want to know what happens next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Self harm, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Murder, and Alcohol
ravenclawboi33's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Personally not my thing, found the book dragged a little
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm and Violence
kaylahcc's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm and Blood
Moderate: Gore, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Sexual content
aubreezeyb's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.5
It looks like a spin on Red Riding Hood, but it becomes so much more. Highly recommend.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm, Violence, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content
gnarly_cinnamonroll's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A spitfire main character tries to grow confidence in her own abilities, but fear remains a huge hurdle as she tries to understand the world around her and her budding romance with a wolf-man.
I love the idea of this book, but I wish thatthere had been more development between Red and Eammon. I found that I was frustrated with the lack of communication between the two, and was more invested in the relationship of Fife and Lyra. I loved the relationship between Neve and Red- I'm glad that the perspective switched between the two sister's in the book. The writing in the book felt reminiscent of fairytales and made me curious to learn more about the world.
I love the idea of this book, but I wish that
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Self harm
gray_hamilton's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
3.25
Whitens writing is gorgeous, however was a bit slow for me and I wasn’t particularly captivated by the plot, (just not for me!)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Gore, Self harm, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
lilacandgray's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm