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litwitchcore's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, Sexual content, Violence, Gore, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Toxic friendship, Chronic illness, Grief, Abandonment, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Animal death
kbairbooks's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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
5.0
I love it. I love it. I freaking love it!! Lizzie is a master of all things chaos, sexy, spooky but not scary, and delicious characters. I LOVED every single character and I loved the friendships and the sexy scenes and ughhhhhhhhh everything! So much freakin fun. I’m mad its over. But I also love how the author ropes in characters from all over Kings Fall so you never truly feel like you won’t be without them as you finish her books. So fun :D
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Murder, Dementia, Cursing, Sexual content, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Violence, and Animal death
feralsarah's review
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I enjoyed this book. I'm rating it under a 4 because it was a tad long-- there were some plot points that got a little convoluted and confusing around the 75% mark.... to the point I had to take a break for a couple of days then come back to finish it.
However I loved the FMC's and MMC's personalities and their relationship and watching them grow independently and with each other.
The cast of characters in this story were also entertaining and so fun, and provided comic relief when needed. I personally would like a Kevin for my own garden.
All in all this was a book that was out of my comfort zone and I did enjoy it a lot and I am glad I read it! If you
Ultimately what took this story from a 4+ star rating down to a 3 was this (and if these are not bothersome to you then I would definitely recommend this book to you! And a 3 star rating in my world is still worthwhile) - I would like to see some additional world building and stronger vocabulary use in such a long book. I not ding indie authors on editing, but what I do find irksome are world plot holes and words that are over used to the point that I wish they used a thesaurus (on the same spectrum some authors need to put it away, it's a fine balance). The world this story took place in was seemingly a mix of modern and Gothic but we only got glimpses and it was a bit confusing at times - and I'm not sure if that was intended or not, but it left me with a lot of questions in the end.
However I loved the FMC's and MMC's personalities and their relationship and watching them grow independently and with each other.
The cast of characters in this story were also entertaining and so fun, and provided comic relief when needed. I personally would like a Kevin for my own garden.
All in all this was a book that was out of my comfort zone and I did enjoy it a lot and I am glad I read it! If you
Ultimately what took this story from a 4+ star rating down to a 3 was this (and if these are not bothersome to you then I would definitely recommend this book to you! And a 3 star rating in my world is still worthwhile) - I would like to see some additional world building and stronger vocabulary use in such a long book. I not ding indie authors on editing, but what I do find irksome are world plot holes and words that are over used to the point that I wish they used a thesaurus (on the same spectrum some authors need to put it away, it's a fine balance). The world this story took place in was seemingly a mix of modern and Gothic but we only got glimpses and it was a bit confusing at times - and I'm not sure if that was intended or not, but it left me with a lot of questions in the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body horror, Cursing, Gore, Violence, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Toxic friendship
wyntrrose's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
To me, this came off as a great romantic comedy with monsters and the macabre story. I was smiling to myself a whole bunch. Just happy giddy smiling through most of it. I loved all the characters in the house in the home and how they all work together. Definitely had a slight d&d feel to it with a characters and in the storytelling. It definitely kept me on my toes and I could not put it down. Felt like I wanted more from the side characters, facts, stories. I just didn't want it to end. I loved it. Sebastian and Dahlia's love story is definitely there. I love their chemistry. Love to their friendship. Spice was definitely there with some monster spice to it. Definitely highly recommend this was an advanced reader copy that I read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Cursing, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Death, and Blood
Minor: Blood and Animal death
neens2019's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
4.75
My first ARC! This story sucks you in and capitivates you. In some parts felt a little drawn out, but soon after sweeps you off into an adventure, spicy scene or battle. The emphasis and clear need for community and friendship really holds this found family of misfits together.
A great read if you need something on cozy days that you are avoiding responsibilities.
A great read if you need something on cozy days that you are avoiding responsibilities.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Body horror
Moderate: Sexual content, Cursing, Death of parent, and Grief
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