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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
DNF @ 30%
thanks to the publisher and netgalley for a copy for my honest review!
I just couldn’t get into this. I might try again with the final copy because the illustrations are gorgeous !
thanks to the publisher and netgalley for a copy for my honest review!
I just couldn’t get into this. I might try again with the final copy because the illustrations are gorgeous !
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I support Women's Rights, but I more importantly support Women's Wrongs.
In all seriousness I absolutely adored this book! It was rich and atmospheric with in depth world building that was complex but not unapproachable. I loved the gothic style of the setting with steam punk vibes (which has quickly become one of my favorite settings).
The characters in this book REALLY shine. The dynamic between Alma and Aster was in one part loveable as you see they would do anything for each other, and in one part horrifying as you see that they would do ANYTHING for each other. The toxic co-dependency was really interesting to watch unfold throughout the book because these two characters should not be together, and yet some small part of me can't help but root for them. It was amazing to see how Alma struggled with what she wanted for revenge, what she thought was right, and what was in her power to do. The side characters were also such a treat, I ended up really enjoying what we saw of Sevelie, Kaim, Fion, and Six. All had very unique personalities and added to Alma's growth in very different but no less meaningful ways.
We HAVE to talk about the artwork! Throughout the book there are beautiful drawings peppered throughout the chapters that show such a huge variety of things, from some of the characters to some of the action that's taking place on the page. It was such a delightful edition and I loved seeing them all!
Overall I loved this book and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique standalone fantasy novel that focuses on morally gray characters and a deeply interesting if not altogether unhealthy relationship.
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and HArper Voyager for the copy of the ARC.
In all seriousness I absolutely adored this book! It was rich and atmospheric with in depth world building that was complex but not unapproachable. I loved the gothic style of the setting with steam punk vibes (which has quickly become one of my favorite settings).
The characters in this book REALLY shine. The dynamic between Alma and Aster was in one part loveable as you see they would do anything for each other, and in one part horrifying as you see that they would do ANYTHING for each other. The toxic co-dependency was really interesting to watch unfold throughout the book because these two characters should not be together, and yet some small part of me can't help but root for them. It was amazing to see how Alma struggled with what she wanted for revenge, what she thought was right, and what was in her power to do. The side characters were also such a treat, I ended up really enjoying what we saw of Sevelie, Kaim, Fion, and Six. All had very unique personalities and added to Alma's growth in very different but no less meaningful ways.
We HAVE to talk about the artwork! Throughout the book there are beautiful drawings peppered throughout the chapters that show such a huge variety of things, from some of the characters to some of the action that's taking place on the page. It was such a delightful edition and I loved seeing them all!
Overall I loved this book and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique standalone fantasy novel that focuses on morally gray characters and a deeply interesting if not altogether unhealthy relationship.
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and HArper Voyager for the copy of the ARC.
challenging
dark
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
( 4.75 ⭐️)
When Alma’s mother falls gravely ill, she turns to her estranged father, desperate to secure medical aid. In return for his help, she must leave her old life behind and become his disciple. The price of this pact is steep, Alma must offer her left arm to a mysterious Beast, binding her to the House and its deity. Now connected to her God/Beast (WHO IS HAS WHITE HAIR AND STARRY EYES
When Alma’s mother falls gravely ill, she turns to her estranged father, desperate to secure medical aid. In return for his help, she must leave her old life behind and become his disciple. The price of this pact is steep, Alma must offer her left arm to a mysterious Beast, binding her to the House and its deity. Now connected to her God/Beast (WHO IS HAS WHITE HAIR AND STARRY EYES
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Just didn't stick the landing.
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated