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sara_rocha's review against another edition
I don't know how to explain this DNF because there is nothing wrong with the book, I was just bored. I didn't want to pick up the book even though it's quite small. I read about 40% and it felt like I was still in the beginning of the book, nothing was happening. I did not care for the main character, she felt one dimensional- a girl who went through trauma and became badass and cold- I felt like the author could've focused on the other characters too and at this point in the book there should be more happening of the actual heist. I will say, Fane, loved him! Excellent backstory and I wanted to hear more from him-make him the main character.
emilyb_chicago's review against another edition
4.0
The magic was unique and there were a variety of characters in a solid story with an interesting fantasy world. As an adult, I found some of the elements of the characters storylines predictable but I think this would have been one of my favorites if I had read it in high school.
imchelsi's review against another edition
Couldn't get into it but I'm going to try again someday!
minahilg's review against another edition
2.0
Tough to get to 75% mark and then it’s all uphill from there.
diredreamings's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
3.75
lascoaxx's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bookishpaula's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
libraryofdreaming's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and LittleBrown for the ARC of Emily Lloyd-Jones’ latest book! Mer, the last living water diviner, is on the run from the prince who forced her to work for his power-hungry kingdom. When her old spy master proposes a heist to end all heists to break the prince’s power, Mer joins a crew including fae-cursed young man, the lady of thieves, and a corgi (that may or may not be a spy) to steal back her freedom.
This was an absorbing historically inspired fantasy that I thoroughly enjoyed. I really loved the use of Welsh folklore as I feel like I haven’t seen many books with that influence. The setting was transportive and the characters were good fun.
Lloyd-Jones waves an entertaining web of magic and adventure. The romance is really a tiny part of the story and very subtle but still sweet. Also… we need more animal sidekicks in fantasy and this one was SO cute.
I did feel like the pacing was a bit uneven, but I appreciated how it all came together to make for a good stand alone read.
This was an absorbing historically inspired fantasy that I thoroughly enjoyed. I really loved the use of Welsh folklore as I feel like I haven’t seen many books with that influence. The setting was transportive and the characters were good fun.
Lloyd-Jones waves an entertaining web of magic and adventure. The romance is really a tiny part of the story and very subtle but still sweet. Also… we need more animal sidekicks in fantasy and this one was SO cute.
I did feel like the pacing was a bit uneven, but I appreciated how it all came together to make for a good stand alone read.
bria_'s review against another edition
adventurous
medium-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
3.5