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arienne311's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-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
mesonornie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
star_lyn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
jojordynanne's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
eleni_rachel019's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
callista_reads's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lindseytubbleville's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
1.) Excuse me while I recover from a broken heart. 2.) Allow me to go re-read one of my comfort reads to wash off the sadness of this story. I don’t like to include spoilers in my reviews, but I just have to say this: that ending left me so mixed. The whole way thru the book I was thinking “Man, this is a 4.5 - 5 star read! I should just go ahead and submit my review.” I’m glad I waited because while the whole book was so beautifully written (the writing is lyrical and poetic and lovely,) that ending had me in disbelief. I was so deeply hoping for some kind of redemption — I thought, “Surely, Miss Schwab would not do what it APPEARS she is doing. She would not put Addie thru that much trouble only to keep her from Henry in the end.” But she did. I’m mixed in my feelings about it, because I do believe sometimes it’s a fitting end for a story to end with the characters dissatisfied a little. The world is not perfect in that way. And also Addie’s patience for revenge is nice to see at the end. But just the aching heartbreak I, the reader, am left with 😞 Ugh. Still. A lovely read lol
xtianincapeside's review against another edition
2.0
The first 200 pages or so had me interested. A young woman makes a faustian bargain to escape a predetermined life and finds herself cursed. It's a great premise, but poorly executed. The story switches between the present and the past, which gets super repetitive very quickly. Things should pick up and get interesting when she meets a boy who seems immune to her curse, but that just sparks more repetition. Turns out, he has also sold his soul on a petty impulse. Apparently, demons are granting wishes in this world on every street corner.
There is tons of hype around this book, but it's just not for me. There is some nice prose scattered throughout, but that's the only upside. There's no intrigue, no loveable romance, no twisting and turning plot, not much of anything, really.
There is tons of hype around this book, but it's just not for me. There is some nice prose scattered throughout, but that's the only upside. There's no intrigue, no loveable romance, no twisting and turning plot, not much of anything, really.