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katipheria's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
While the book boasts a "sparkling romance," the reality is that it is anything but. However, it does a fantastic job of portraying the Fae of Scottish and Irish folklore, and weaves a tale of exactly why you do not make a deal with them.
The book is wonderfully descriptive without being too verbose. It's a bit slow-paced, sometimes to the point of being frustratingas the MC has been given a deadline to rescue her friends but she frequently treats this task as low priority. it's a good read and one that I would recommend, as long as you don't go into it expecting a fairytale romance more akin to a Disney movie.
The book is wonderfully descriptive without being too verbose. It's a bit slow-paced, sometimes to the point of being frustrating
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pandemic/Epidemic, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Blood, Child death, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, and Terminal illness
letheaster's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I'm gonna give this book 3.75 stars. Overall I enjoyed it a lot. I loved the setting, Moira Jean was an entertaining protagonist, and much smarter than I.
The beginning of the book for me was a little on the slower side, and I didn't get engaged until about halfway through. Although when I did get hooked, I was HOOKED. The second half the book was very good and I greatly enjoyed it.
I think I was more satisfied with the ending than I expected, I personally would have caved to The Dreamer. I felt like the pacing was the main issue with the book, sometimes it felt too slow, and other times it felt like it sped past things way quicker than it should have. I also wished it had leaned more into the horror of the Fae, but that might be more personal preference.
I did enjoy the book a lot, and I thank Harper Voyager for the e-ARC.
The beginning of the book for me was a little on the slower side, and I didn't get engaged until about halfway through. Although when I did get hooked, I was HOOKED. The second half the book was very good and I greatly enjoyed it.
I think I was more satisfied with the ending than I expected, I personally would have caved to The Dreamer. I felt like the pacing was the main issue with the book, sometimes it felt too slow, and other times it felt like it sped past things way quicker than it should have. I also wished it had leaned more into the horror of the Fae, but that might be more personal preference.
I did enjoy the book a lot, and I thank Harper Voyager for the e-ARC.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, and Vomit
Minor: War and Alcohol
sophieamreacher's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Blood
Minor: War, Forced institutionalization, and Violence
booksandbabble's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Minor: Alcohol
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