Reviews

Принцесса и страж by Marissa Meyer

maryamothman's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

zahra83's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

First I was reading this for cute winter x jacin moments. Then I found myself crying and feeling all sort of emotions. This story is nothing lighthearted and cute. It's painful. Heartbreaking. Devastating.
With heavy themes. Make sure to check the themes.  
I absolutely loved it tho. 

bookie1708's review against another edition

dark emotional informative fast-paced

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

2.75

mugglebornofoz's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

zoec24's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

henleymadelyn's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

potatosoup's review against another edition

dark sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

empathephant's review against another edition

dark sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.75

I think it's really important to read this before Winter to provide adequate backstory. That said, I was still having a hard time connecting with Jacin's character even with this background. 

This was not a lighthearted story. Be sure to check content warnings. I wasn't completely a fan of the way certain topics were handled.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Medical content, Rape, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Suicidal thoughts

Manipulation