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roorooreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was good but it didn't quite get to the great category for me. The beginning was hard to get through but once the 50/60% mark came I enjoyed the story that finally started to unfold...it just took so long to get there. Usually I like an academy/school setting in books, especially a magical or paranormal one but this didn't have enough of the school elements for me. I wish we saw more of her training rather than just being told about what she was doing. There is lots of lgbt+ rep in this book, which was integrated into the Vampire society as a normal thing. There were lots of nonbinary, gender fluid, bisexuality, and pansexual characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Gore
Moderate: Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, Slavery, Torture, Gaslighting, Murder, and Self harm
mythian's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.0
I loved Fin and the relationships she forged with the other vampire characters. She initially despises them and wants to murder any vampire she sees (pretty typical setup), but then…maybe actually starts to like some of them? Kashire and Gavron especially were two standout characters I loved.
The lore around the houses is also interesting and fun. Each house is connected to specific powers a vampire ought to know, and if you fail class you not only don’t become a vampire, you’re enthralled to the vampires. Major yikes and a significant source of tension.
The ending felt a little rushed to me, I wish the main antagonist was built up more throughout the story. If this were a series we would probably have more time for that, but as it is, it’s still a fun read.
The lore around the houses is also interesting and fun. Each house is connected to specific powers a vampire ought to know, and if you fail class you not only don’t become a vampire, you’re enthralled to the vampires. Major yikes and a significant source of tension.
The ending felt a little rushed to me, I wish the main antagonist was built up more throughout the story. If this were a series we would probably have more time for that, but as it is, it’s still a fun read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, and Torture
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Self harm, and Murder
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