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claredragonfly's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
alliemikennareads's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
“My disloyal heart quickened.”
I loved this book three years ago when I first picked it up, and I loved it more still re-reading it now. This was the first LGBTQ+ YA fiction I really read, and I now understand why it has stuck with me for so long.
Mare continues to be one of my favorite book characters, and I quite loved Denna’s character arc as well.
This book has every element I love in YA fantasy - great world building, a touch of magic that isn’t super difficult to understand, strong characters, and a nice paced plot. I love that there’s no homophobia in this book and several sexual orientations represented.
I’m thrilled the sequel is out so I can jump straight to the next chapter for the two leading ladies that stole my heart and cement this book as one of my favorite fantasies (and romances, even though it’s not technically a romance book).
Content Warnings
Minor: Kidnapping and Violence
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