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hopeamarsu's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
timap's review against another edition
4.0
A really well-written story. I enjoyed the main and secondary characters and the world.
reader3000's review against another edition
I think it was just too slow burn when I wasn’t in that reading mood. Tried to get back but just wasn’t working for me. Would still recommend for a slow burn reader
mx_manda's review against another edition
4.0
Another great sci-fi take on a classic tale! This one includes angelic/demonic alien species, human hybrids who can wield great powers, two seriously cute imps, and a somewhat odd mix of Eastern mysticism and Roman deities.
Taking place in a planetary system where humans were welcomed because they can be vessels of the Divine Light, The Hunchback is the story of Kwazeem, a Fallen "half-breed" with a curious and unusual fluctuating hump on his back, and Esmerelda, the latest hotness in Vestals—she is Anointed, meaning she has some serious capacity for creating and channeling Divine Light. When the two of them come together, magical things happen.
The Hunchback was a little difficult for me to focus on at times—something about the writing choices and style Abel made for this one weren't quite jiving with my brain—but it was worth fighting through and hanging on 'til the end.
Taking place in a planetary system where humans were welcomed because they can be vessels of the Divine Light, The Hunchback is the story of Kwazeem, a Fallen "half-breed" with a curious and unusual fluctuating hump on his back, and Esmerelda, the latest hotness in Vestals—she is Anointed, meaning she has some serious capacity for creating and channeling Divine Light. When the two of them come together, magical things happen.
The Hunchback was a little difficult for me to focus on at times—something about the writing choices and style Abel made for this one weren't quite jiving with my brain—but it was worth fighting through and hanging on 'til the end.
jennyreadsromance's review against another edition
4.0
Great cosmic fairytale
This was a retelling of the Hunchback of Notre Dame and it was sooo good. It gave this classic tale an amazing SFR twist.
This was a retelling of the Hunchback of Notre Dame and it was sooo good. It gave this classic tale an amazing SFR twist.
bbooks23's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
elfsteel's review
dark
emotional
fast-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
destiel74's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is quite an interesting take on The Hunchback of Notre Dame.