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congressbaby143's review against another edition
2.0
It’s not badly written. It’s not that I want to complain about its length, I think its length was its best feature because I finished the book in three gos. It’s just that I have so many questions that are unanswered like: Why is Rook capable of loving? Why is the Alder King the way he is? Why does Lark have so many emotions of excitement if fairies can’t feel? What are the motivations of Gadfly? If there’s a sort of bond like friendship between Gadlfy, Rook, and Hemlock, isn’t that a hint that they can have emotions of attachment and such? There’s just too many questions that this novel has not addressed. If there’s any consolation, I imagine Gadfly to look exactly like Lee Pace as Thranduil
ninon's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
mellbell12123's review against another edition
4.0
The vibes of this book were immaculate I love the way the author writes
samsbookcase's review against another edition
3.0
Finished on November 15th
I really liked Margaret Rogerson's other book, Sorcery of Thorns, so I was excited to read this book as well - but it didn't quite live up to my expectations. It could be caused by the language barrier, English isn't my first language, but I felt like I was missing a big part of the (background) story. This made it difficult to understand the worldbuilding as well as the parts that some of the characters played in this world. Some things were very unclear, like why the different courts were fighting each other? Why is the Wild Hunt haunting Rook? How did the courts come to be? What kind of parts do their Princes play in the court itself? What's the effect of the Autumn Prince not being present during the entirety of the book? There are so many questions that I still have, which left me with an unsatisfied feeling.
There were definitely parts that I loved. Isobel and her Craft of painting. I loved March and May and their background stories. I quite liked the dynamics between Isobel and Rook and Rook's indignancy towards humans and their ways - it got quite a few giggles out of me. The story has a lot of potential, but the execution didn't feel complete to me.
I really liked Margaret Rogerson's other book, Sorcery of Thorns, so I was excited to read this book as well - but it didn't quite live up to my expectations. It could be caused by the language barrier, English isn't my first language, but I felt like I was missing a big part of the (background) story. This made it difficult to understand the worldbuilding as well as the parts that some of the characters played in this world. Some things were very unclear, like why the different courts were fighting each other? Why is the Wild Hunt haunting Rook? How did the courts come to be? What kind of parts do their Princes play in the court itself? What's the effect of the Autumn Prince not being present during the entirety of the book? There are so many questions that I still have, which left me with an unsatisfied feeling.
There were definitely parts that I loved. Isobel and her Craft of painting. I loved March and May and their background stories. I quite liked the dynamics between Isobel and Rook and Rook's indignancy towards humans and their ways - it got quite a few giggles out of me. The story has a lot of potential, but the execution didn't feel complete to me.
swaye's review against another edition
1.0
WTF DID I JUST READ.
This book is like Hotel California. You can check out any time you like (and you will, mentally, many, many times - trust me!), but you can never leave!
After the Twilight series I never dreamed anotherreally goddamn awful book would come along that would have the strange, voodeedoo power of compelling me to read to the very last page, despite every ounce of good sense begging me to kick it to the curb. And yes, I know a pretty cover is not a good reason to read a book, I should have known better, I only have myself to blame, yada yada, but I'm claiming ensorcellment and sticking with it!
Now, normally a 300 page book would take me about 2 or 3 days at the most, but this was an arduous 5 day slog. The "what the fucks" come at you pretty thick and fast, and when it seems absolutely impossible to get any worse or more bizarre, it does, and with serious melodramatic gusto! Here is actual footage of me reading this book:
So, with that happening every few pages, sometimes every few lines, a mere 5 days is rather a miraculous feat in and of itself.
It's not that the pacing is slow, in fact its just the opposite. Everything happens too quickly and nothing feels well thought out or believable. As many bewildered readers before me have mentioned, there are heaping helpings of the dreaded insta-love, which is ALMOST forgivable in the very beginning because our protagonist (who we never find out the real name of, lets call her Margaret) actually knows its ridiculous and never fails to mention its ridiculosity every time the big L-word comes up. Buuuuut, she goes hurtling headlong into it regardless!
Then, not to get too spoilery, but I couldn't quite wrap my head around what she was kissing when his glamour fell away? His fangs? His decaying lips? I'm all for "it's what's on the inside that counts" but COME ON, Margaret, that's pushing it!
By the time I got to it I wasn't surprised that the ending was a mashed together, all-too convenient happily ever after, in which there are so many loose ends it is a wonder that this book is a standalone. (A fact for which I, personally, am extremely grateful. I'd rather pretend this never happened.)
In many, many reviews of this book I have read variations on the phrase, "But I have questions!" And to those sweet, summer children I say: There are no answers, dear ones! Our new friend Margaret was either recounting a fever dream or tripping serious balls while writing this. We can only hope that she is okay now and move on with our lives.
This book is like Hotel California. You can check out any time you like (and you will, mentally, many, many times - trust me!), but you can never leave!
After the Twilight series I never dreamed another
Now, normally a 300 page book would take me about 2 or 3 days at the most, but this was an arduous 5 day slog. The "what the fucks" come at you pretty thick and fast, and when it seems absolutely impossible to get any worse or more bizarre, it does, and with serious melodramatic gusto! Here is actual footage of me reading this book:
So, with that happening every few pages, sometimes every few lines, a mere 5 days is rather a miraculous feat in and of itself.
It's not that the pacing is slow, in fact its just the opposite. Everything happens too quickly and nothing feels well thought out or believable. As many bewildered readers before me have mentioned, there are heaping helpings of the dreaded insta-love, which is ALMOST forgivable in the very beginning because our protagonist (who we never find out the real name of, lets call her Margaret) actually knows its ridiculous and never fails to mention its ridiculosity every time the big L-word comes up. Buuuuut, she goes hurtling headlong into it regardless!
Then, not to get too spoilery, but I couldn't quite wrap my head around what she was kissing when his glamour fell away? His fangs? His decaying lips? I'm all for "it's what's on the inside that counts" but COME ON, Margaret, that's pushing it!
By the time I got to it I wasn't surprised that the ending was a mashed together, all-too convenient happily ever after, in which there are so many loose ends it is a wonder that this book is a standalone. (A fact for which I, personally, am extremely grateful. I'd rather pretend this never happened.)
In many, many reviews of this book I have read variations on the phrase, "But I have questions!" And to those sweet, summer children I say: There are no answers, dear ones! Our new friend Margaret was either recounting a fever dream or tripping serious balls while writing this. We can only hope that she is okay now and move on with our lives.
trin's review against another edition
5.0
Clever, romantic, magical -- my ideal book from beginning to end.
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This is what I wanted [b:A Court of Thorns and Roses|16096824|A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1)|Sarah J. Maas|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1491595796s/16096824.jpg|21905102] to be, and akin to what [b:Uprooted|22544764|Uprooted|Naomi Novik|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1480121122s/22544764.jpg|41876730] is: a lovely, sophisticated adult fairy tale.
lexikinz_'s review against another edition
2.25
A painfully boring story about a girl that paints faeries.