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rainbopagn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-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
3.0
I am not one for fairy tale retellings, but this was long enough to deliver. Looking at incurable or terminal illness as a curse allows so many people to feel seen. I did knock this down a star for SPOILERS BELOW. I do love the way it was written, very much like a fairy tale.
This was knocked down from 4 to 3 stars because of the quasi cure the main character gets at the end. Miracle cures are still firmly in the world of fiction, especially for genetic mutations like hers. I cannot get behind that notion.
This was knocked down from 4 to 3 stars because of the quasi cure the main character gets at the end. Miracle cures are still firmly in the world of fiction, especially for genetic mutations like hers. I cannot get behind that notion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Medical trauma, and Chronic illness
emily98griffin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? N/A
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness
emzhay's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
This book screams 2015 Tumblr from its humor, references and characterization to its feminism, narrative critique, and logic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness and Chronic illness
Moderate: Rape
gillian_aftanas's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness, and Grief
Minor: Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, Infertility, Rape, Sexual assault, Self harm, Sexual violence, and Misogyny
lady_valhella's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness
nicjmorrow's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
relaxing
fast-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
4.0
A fun fairytale trope book with fun spins and also LGBT which is always good. This reminded me some of Indexing by Seanan McGuire which is a fav. I'll def go back to this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Chronic illness, and Medical content
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Sexual assault
tisjenna's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness
cerise_floryn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.25
Going into this book, I was enticed by a relatively quick read and fantasy novel that appeared different than the usual spin on fairytale I hadn't seen in a while. Going into it, I was certainly stunned when I was faced with a story that made me face mortality, chronic illness and its battle, oppression and constant fight against it, the community of women, and tales of fate and reality.
Suffice enough to say that this story was rather... comforting. The story stayed true to its fictional world and fairytale basis, and yet mixed in a hard set of reality that was rather therapeutic. I left this book feeling calmed. One would expect to be panicked when discussing the hard-hitting truths that this novel tells, and yet, does not sugar coat. But it was the opposite. I'm quite glad I picked this up. Oddly enough, this book somehow reframed my perspective on life at the moment... Wouldn't have saw that coming from a fantasy novel picked up on a whim!
All in all, it was a splendid read! The author covered a series of heavy topics in a way that still held onto hope that didn't feel stretched or naive.
Suffice enough to say that this story was rather... comforting. The story stayed true to its fictional world and fairytale basis, and yet mixed in a hard set of reality that was rather therapeutic. I left this book feeling calmed. One would expect to be panicked when discussing the hard-hitting truths that this novel tells, and yet, does not sugar coat. But it was the opposite. I'm quite glad I picked this up. Oddly enough, this book somehow reframed my perspective on life at the moment... Wouldn't have saw that coming from a fantasy novel picked up on a whim!
All in all, it was a splendid read! The author covered a series of heavy topics in a way that still held onto hope that didn't feel stretched or naive.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Chronic illness
Minor: Rape and Violence
strewnsunlight's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness and Chronic illness
Moderate: Confinement, Misogyny, Sexism, and Medical content
Minor: Pregnancy and Rape
craftysnailtail's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
This is the first novella of Harrow's I've read and it was pretty enjoyable! Her style of writing here is quite different and much more casual compared to Ten Thousand Doors of January.
The storyline was fun and Zinnia managed to draw me in as a fellow chronically ill woman. The disabled representation was well done, in my opinion. The grief, hope, and unfairness of it all felt realistic.
As Harrow says, it's very much spider-verse meets fairytale (with an extremely feminist twist). Felt a bit like a well written fanfic, and the pop culture references weren't for me, but overall, it was the perfect length and vibe for a whimsical afternoon. I was satisfied with the ending and am looking forward to more novellas by her.
The storyline was fun and Zinnia managed to draw me in as a fellow chronically ill woman. The disabled representation was well done, in my opinion. The grief, hope, and unfairness of it all felt realistic.
As Harrow says, it's very much spider-verse meets fairytale (with an extremely feminist twist). Felt a bit like a well written fanfic, and the pop culture references weren't for me, but overall, it was the perfect length and vibe for a whimsical afternoon. I was satisfied with the ending and am looking forward to more novellas by her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Terminal illness
Minor: Abortion, Suicidal thoughts, Infertility, Medical content, and Sexual assault