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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
4,25⭐️
This book is like a doorway to childhood, when you used to listen to fairytales. And also I really appreciate Tru as a main character! Modern YA female protagonists are almost identical, but Tru doesn't fall into that mold. She's witty, funny, and determined, doing everything she can to ensure her family's well-being. I miss characters like that, so following her story was a pure joy!
This book is like a doorway to childhood, when you used to listen to fairytales. And also I really appreciate Tru as a main character! Modern YA female protagonists are almost identical, but Tru doesn't fall into that mold. She's witty, funny, and determined, doing everything she can to ensure her family's well-being. I miss characters like that, so following her story was a pure joy!
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A fun new standalone set in the world of Six Crimson Cranes. I hope we get to see more of this world from Lim. Her writing is very vivid- there were moments where I felt I was seeing the world Lim created. This story is a Beauty & the Beast retelling set primarily in an underseas world. The unique setting made this book standout among other B&B retellings. It draws key elements from the original fairytale but has enough of its own unique flair to not feel repetitive in this saturated market. This books has great characters, an engaging plot, and some interesting twists.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for providing a digital ARC of this book.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for providing a digital ARC of this book.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
absolutely love the story, definitely page-turner full of love and romance
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:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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:
Complicated
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I am obsessed with A Forgery of Fate! This book completely swept me away with its originality, lush world-building, and the dynamic between Tru and Elang. I love them so much it hurts.
Their relationship was full of tension, tenderness, and reluctant loyalty, and watching them slowly grow to understand (and even trust) each other was everything. The subtle nods to Beauty and the Beast, from the curse-like secrecy to the isolated setting, were beautifully done, never too on-the-nose but always present in a way that added extra emotional depth.
The world itself was so vivid and unlike anything I’ve read before. I was completely fascinated by the lore surrounding the Dragon King. It wasn’t just a vague, threatening presence; it had history, weight, and its own twisted logic. I had my heartbroken and mended so many times reading this that I feel trauma bonded.
adventurous
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:
No