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georgiagirl1315's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Murder, Death of parent, Death, and Violence
marleywrites's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.75
I am a member of the Official Qadir Fan Club for reasons what the hell and oh my god.
I had an inkling I was going to love this book, and I pushed it off for so long out of fear I wouldn’t love it, but then I read it and became OBSESSED with it. Now I can’t wait for the sequel, which won’t come out until November, so I’m sorta devastated.
I love Mazen and Loulie and Aisha and and and!! I’m really loving what the author did for Aisha’s story arc. It was amazing to see her transformation. Truly though, I felt like every character was transformed by the end in a monumental way. I really enjoyed that they all grew together.
Another thing I loved was the storytelling within the story. It was nice to step out of the actual narrative briefly to hear Mazen’s stories. I
I also enjoyed the magic system. I was mesmerized. All the plot twists were great, and that ending! I finished this book and just stared at the page in shock. I need book 2!!! And Omar’s secrets?? Omg??
Lastly, Qadir and Loulie’s relationship!!! I love them!!!! They love each other so much!!!! I love that they love each other without being in love. Platonic love is important too!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Child death, Death of parent, and Torture
Minor: Alcohol
shelbysarnelli's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. I swear I did but too many times did I stop reading to look off into the distance with furrowed brows and go "what?"
Idk if I just need things to be very spelled out but I was confused way too much and there were times she was alluding to reveals and it wasn't enough information for it to click in my brain.
There was a couple plot holes.. like characters have exactly one motivation in life and then having the opportunity to fulfill that motivation in some way and them not taking it??? And it wasn't explained?? And like I can think off the top of my head some good plot reasons why they would change their mind but it was never explained.. that and a couple times characters knew things that the reader knew but they themselves would have no way of knowing but they did?? Like Im talking magic that no one has ever seen before being used against them and they knew exactly where it came from? What??
*stop here for spoiler free expierence*
My final gripe is aisha and qadir magically being alive after they were clearly dead and the ways they get revived are like valid plot reasons but babes.. you can't have 2 back to back it makes death feel not real in a story idk it just to me makes them coming back less impactful cause it literally happened twice
Idk I had a good time and I really liked the world building and magic system and the characters it was just that sometimes the execution wasn't 100%
Idk if I just need things to be very spelled out but I was confused way too much and there were times she was alluding to reveals and it wasn't enough information for it to click in my brain.
There was a couple plot holes.. like characters have exactly one motivation in life and then having the opportunity to fulfill that motivation in some way and them not taking it??? And it wasn't explained?? And like I can think off the top of my head some good plot reasons why they would change their mind but it was never explained.. that and a couple times characters knew things that the reader knew but they themselves would have no way of knowing but they did?? Like Im talking magic that no one has ever seen before being used against them and they knew exactly where it came from? What??
*stop here for spoiler free expierence*
Idk I had a good time and I really liked the world building and magic system and the characters it was just that sometimes the execution wasn't 100%
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
Minor: Child death
kirstenf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Death of parent, Death, Child death, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Torture, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement and Slavery
flyintothestorm's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
5.0
I really loved it. I liked all the references to Arabian Nights joining them together in a new story with its own heart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Child death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, Grief, and Violence
Moderate: Torture and Confinement
mal_grace's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
I enjoyed reading this book, but I wish there was less language. The first half of the book has a few minor curse words, but the latter half has a smattering of harsher language throughout. Otherwise, a solid read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Gore and Cursing
kou_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Blood
thecatconstellation's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
4.25
Overall, I really enjoyed this. Lots of adventure and twists. I do think it dragged at times while going too fast at others. Can’t wait to read the next one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Slavery
Minor: Cursing and Alcohol
brittanyboston18's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Gore, Confinement, Death of parent, and Violence
lvjysunday's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Death of parent