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Among the Beasts & Briars by Ashley Poston

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deluciate's review against another edition

4.0

This book was a very quick read because I couldn't put it down. I started it after dinner and read the whole thing before going to bed. I liked the modern fairytale vibe and was intrigued by the role of magic and mythology in the story, although I would have liked more time on that and possibly less time on some of the relationship elements. These were probably supposed to feel a bit awkward because of the age and immaturity of the characters, but I could have done without them. I suspect a young adult audience would relate to the book a little better and probably enjoy it even more. I like the focus on the female protagonist as hero.

Would happily read other books from this story universe in the future.

fragilepotato's review against another edition

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fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

Characters felt like cardboard.

jnishi's review against another edition

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5.0

Great book. Full of broken characters who are imperfect yet still loveable.

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2.0

⭐️⭐️/5 CAWPILE
Characters: 2
Atmosphere: 4
Writing style: 2
Plot: 3
Intrigue: 4
Logic/relationships: 2
Enjoyment: 1

This book was confusing the entire way through. Nothing was explained in a way that made sense. How can the human fox not know how to give a hug but ALSO KNOWS ENOUGH BEAR PUNS TO LAST a FEW MINUTES??? This doesn't make sense. Nothing does. I get the author is trying to have some type of mystery to it, but it just turns into "wtf did I just read." If I had a drink for every time the MFC said she was just a gardener's daughter, I would be dead of liver poisoning.