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Magie havranů by Margaret Rogerson

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stormessed's review against another edition

3.0

read this in a day (mostly because it's short and easy)

it's exactly what i expected, except some lazy plot holes and a bit of a messy structure. i will say though that the ideas presented around the are are much more interesting than anything else i've read about fae in YA and i am disappointed that it wasn't actually explored. the idea of a revered race that actually envies humans because they're incapable of creation or emotions and simply live an empty existence trying to imitate human life is so interesting and it was just a passing footnote and wasn't explored at all, even in the ending

i would have eaten this UP when i was 16 though

elliskaitlin's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

annagwritesandreads's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

General Description: Isobel is a master at her craft of creating portraits. The Fae folk cannot create any type of craft, only consume it. The Autumn Prince (Rook) graces Isobel's studio one day and they develop a relationship while she's creating his portrait. However, when his portrait is unveiled to his court, this causes an uproar among his people. Rook must take Isobel back to his court for prosecution. However, there seems to be trouble in the Fae world that becomes clear as they travel. Can Rook and Isobel fix what is wrong in the Fae world?

The goods:
- I think this idea of Craft was extremely unique. I have not read a ton of Fae books, but the humans having something unique that the Fae literally cannot do was extremely interesting
- I felt the relationship between Rook and Isobel was appropriate for the genre.
- I love the goat twins.
- I did feel very resolved at the end of the book, which I feel is extremely important in a standalone.

The loss of a star:
- I think the pacing was a bit off. for example, I could have done with a little less detail in the beginning and a bit more detail at the end to make the reading experience smooth.

Overall, if you're looking for a fantasy standalone, I'd recommend this one. I feel like not everyone can read fantasy standalone, so hopefully that alone helps.