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notlikethebeer's review
adventurous
challenging
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I really really loved this book: an incredible antidote to the furore of 'The Greatest Showman', I particularly enjoyed the reflective author's note at the end. I also enjoyed that each of the main characters was so complex and multi-layered, and that even the parts I thought were predictable had some kind of hidden hook to them. I think my main complaint is that I wish there had been more of the love story - not because I felt it was missing in itself, but because the love scenes were written so gorgeously, it made me greedy for more beautiful prose! And I did get a bit lost with the character's names/identities. In general though, a fantastic book with a wonderful ending!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Ableism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual violence
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