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thebankofbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting and Bullying
lady_smith's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I liked the main hero/heroine from the start, but found most of the supporting cast really off-putting, including the heroine’s friends. The heroine’s parents were meant to be awful but I felt it was overdone. (Mariel’s mother is so narcissistic, cruel, and lacking in empathy that her sudden redemption arc is totally unbelievable.) The plot was interesting and fun. I found it refreshing that once the hero/heroine got together, they tended to resolve conflict quickly and work things out with discussion. I look forward to reading more stories set in the vibrant supernatural world the author has set out in this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual content, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death of parent, Animal death, Alcohol, and Violence
The heroine’s parents are emotionally abusive.kyeruhh's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I was really enjoying this up until ~3/4 of the way through. I liked the setting and the banter between the MCs, and I love an earnest man, especially when he’s also very confused. That said, I think it took a while to get to the real conflict of the story and when it did get there everything happened pretty quickly. It was also pretty insta-lovey, which I don’t particularly like. Overall though, I had a good time reading it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Sexual content
maistfu's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
3.75
i really liked the main characters and the story overall and the fantasy elements were very nice. i didn't like the way mariel's family was borderline crazy. i get that you want some personal development and a backstory but it was not humoristic and just way too over the top. and the stupid 3rd act breakup/miscommunication was put in there too. it didn't fit the story and development of that characters at all. and I don't know if this is supposed to be a ya book but if so, there is a lot of sexualt content for such a genre...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Bullying
spaghettii's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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
3.0
Loved the fantasy elements but I don't think I was in the mood for a romance
Forced proximity and annoyances to lovers tho 👀
Forced proximity and annoyances to lovers tho 👀
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Sexual content, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
bethkxx's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Cursing and Toxic relationship
chelbelle122's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
With a mom like that...she needed friends like those.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Animal death, and Gaslighting
princesspumpkinhead10's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
unicornofthesea's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Animal death, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Bullying, and Fire/Fire injury
whatbeccareadnext's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I've tried countless times to get into this genre of light-fantasy romance novels, (like The Ex-Hex, The very secret society of witches etc.) but I usually struggle with them.
This one was a happy exception. I loved the characters, the writing was great and I found some moments hilarious. The magical elements didn't overshadow the romance, but were still a huge part of the plot. Overall, a really enjoyable read.
This one was a happy exception. I loved the characters, the writing was great and I found some moments hilarious. The magical elements didn't overshadow the romance, but were still a huge part of the plot. Overall, a really enjoyable read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual content, Bullying, and Cursing