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4.35 AVERAGE
4.35 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Violence, War
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Pregnancy
besides understanding a third of the entire story, that book was a real challenge for me to read and i am so proud to write this review with eyes full of tears. THAT ENDING????? how do i recover from this ???? i am speechless and will cry myself to sleep thinking about achilles and patroclus story.
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
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
This was my first time reading a novel by this author, and I already know it won’t be my last. It’s also my first experience with this particular genre, and I can already tell it won’t be my last either.
I picked up this book for a few reasons. First, the premise immediately drew me in and promised something unique. Second, I had heard so many glowing recommendations from readers everywhere, and I was curious to see what the excitement was about. And third, I’ve always admired how much care and thought the author puts into her stories, and that made me eager to dive in.
From the very first page, the novel felt alive—full of warmth, emotion, and vivid detail. You can sense the love and attention that went into crafting the world and the characters. Every scene feels carefully painted, from the quiet, intimate moments to the larger, dramatic ones, and it all feels both magical and grounded at the same time.
The relationship at the center of the story is portrayed with incredible authenticity. It’s more than romance—it’s a bond built on shared experiences, vulnerability, and trust. The emotions unfold naturally, never forced, and the reader feels every joy, every fear, and every heartbreak alongside the characters.
What struck me most was the balance between simplicity and depth. The writing flows effortlessly yet carries emotional weight with every word. The story touches on complex themes, but at its heart, it is about love, courage, and discovering who we are.
This is a novel I will return to again and again, not just for the story itself, but for the feelings it leaves behind—the warmth, the hope, and the quiet beauty in the human experience. It’s a rare book that lingers in your heart long after the last page. I’m completely enchanted and grateful for this experience.
I picked up this book for a few reasons. First, the premise immediately drew me in and promised something unique. Second, I had heard so many glowing recommendations from readers everywhere, and I was curious to see what the excitement was about. And third, I’ve always admired how much care and thought the author puts into her stories, and that made me eager to dive in.
From the very first page, the novel felt alive—full of warmth, emotion, and vivid detail. You can sense the love and attention that went into crafting the world and the characters. Every scene feels carefully painted, from the quiet, intimate moments to the larger, dramatic ones, and it all feels both magical and grounded at the same time.
The relationship at the center of the story is portrayed with incredible authenticity. It’s more than romance—it’s a bond built on shared experiences, vulnerability, and trust. The emotions unfold naturally, never forced, and the reader feels every joy, every fear, and every heartbreak alongside the characters.
What struck me most was the balance between simplicity and depth. The writing flows effortlessly yet carries emotional weight with every word. The story touches on complex themes, but at its heart, it is about love, courage, and discovering who we are.
This is a novel I will return to again and again, not just for the story itself, but for the feelings it leaves behind—the warmth, the hope, and the quiet beauty in the human experience. It’s a rare book that lingers in your heart long after the last page. I’m completely enchanted and grateful for this experience.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-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
emotional
sad
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
i love doomed yaoi
honestly very good, i can certainly see what the hype is about. to preface i also have a limited knowledge of greek mythology, but from what ive read this is pretty lore accurate. im glad the author stayed with the Homer era depiction of Achilles’ power/mortality too. i was hooked from the very first chapter, the pacing was good and the writing itself is just great. i think the time skips especially are executed well because it doesn’t feel as if anything had been missed, and it was so cool to watch the characters grow and change over the years. also very important of course to showcase a very obviously queer relationship in greek mythology that has been ignored/forgotten by many. this book really captures the subject of love in such a wholesome yet devastating way, i will be thinking about this for a bit.