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toriiiiis's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
khakipantsofsex's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death of parent and Child abuse
butterflies_library's review against another edition
5.0
This book made my heart so happy. Starting with it being based near New York during the roaring 20’s prohibition, but then sprinkling in 4 magical families into the mix it was done beautifully. Magic from mind control to time traveling. Plus the mix of fake dating and forbidden romance causing kind of a love triangle. I ate it up! The main character development was wrapped up in a beautiful bow. The dual POV really showed what the main characters are experiencing. Luxe the ‘star’ of her family business. She is determined to keep them afloat in the night district and willing to charm whoever she has to to make sure her family is taken care of even if that is sacrificing her own happiness. Taking on all that responsibility can be a lot for one person to burden by themselves. As for Jamison an orphan traveling with his best friends trying to find where he came from and what happened to his parents. As these two fight for what they have wanted and needed for so long their paths collide. The overall plot was done so well. I still have so many questions though! This is the first book to make me cry in so so long! I also would like to mention I beyond loved and appreciated the added LGBTQ aspect with some of the characters as well.
jeannelynne24's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
3.0
jillm26's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/5
THIS FREAKING BOOK AUGHHH I loved the plot and the setting. It was so creative and the magic system was so interesting. my only problem with the book was that it seemed really long. Even though I get aggravated with time travel in books this was done in a way where I wanted to know more and I felt like it was explained in a way where it made sense. I loved the romance in the book as well but the plot was definitely the main focus.
THIS FREAKING BOOK AUGHHH I loved the plot and the setting. It was so creative and the magic system was so interesting. my only problem with the book was that it seemed really long. Even though I get aggravated with time travel in books this was done in a way where I wanted to know more and I felt like it was explained in a way where it made sense. I loved the romance in the book as well but the plot was definitely the main focus.
sfaria8's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
3.75
I love the way the book is set up with multiple magical families and their roles in society. The book was well paced, but my only issue with it is that things felt rushed towards the end. I’m not sure how I feel about the ending, because George is still in power and we know the chronoses aren’t good people. It just felt like luxe went through all this hastle to protect her family and although she achieved that it still cost her so much.
ndvdv's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
First of all, the magic system in this book was really interesting. I enjoyed the concept of jewels being the monetary exchange that happened, and how giving the jewel over to a Revelle gave them the power to manipulate your feelings. I liked how there was a cost to the magic, as it created the sense of balance and utilization of that power in a way that the person had to weigh the consequences before the execution.
The book paced well, and I did love how the family came together near the end to take on the burden Luxe carried since she was 11.
The idea of the story was intriguing but I did feel like the ending kind of rushed things and I felt like I still had some unanswered questions. I didn’t understand the significance of Jamieson being the catalyst for Luxe’s power in every timeline. I expected a big reveal regarding that connection and it didn’t seem to come together well in the end. I wasn’t truly sold on Luxe’s and Jamieson’s relationship, as well as I didn’t feel like I was fully satisfied with Dewey’s reveals.
Overall it was an okay book, but I don’t think like I will think about the story now that it’s complete or feel compelled to recommend it.
The book paced well, and I did love how the family came together near the end to take on the burden Luxe carried since she was 11.
The idea of the story was intriguing but I did feel like the ending kind of rushed things and I felt like I still had some unanswered questions. I didn’t understand the significance of Jamieson being the catalyst for Luxe’s power in every timeline. I expected a big reveal regarding that connection and it didn’t seem to come together well in the end. I wasn’t truly sold on Luxe’s and Jamieson’s relationship, as well as I didn’t feel like I was fully satisfied with Dewey’s reveals.
Overall it was an okay book, but I don’t think like I will think about the story now that it’s complete or feel compelled to recommend it.