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A Court Beyond the Mists by LJ Swallow, LJ Swallow

kimthescott's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

DNF. The FL suffers a lot in this book. The suffering is relentless and therefore I quit half way, feeling exhausted and anxious.
I was disappointed that the author didn't share the meet cute of the FL and ML. (I personally love the first meeting and consider it practically mandatory in a romance novel.)
The spice had some good chemistry, and a well paced slow burn, but since I didn't finish the book I'm unable to comment on more than kissing and foreplay. The ML made too many careless mistakes in regards to the FL's safety, without any remorseful grovelling; utterly irredeemable. The FL was too one dimensional and naive. I appreciate that her circumstances would cause her to be stunted, but not even a hobby or skill to make her more interesting? Would not recommend.

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mayariv's review against another edition

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adventurous dark hopeful mysterious medium-paced
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

sunshinyday's review against another edition

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adventurous dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

emmalynpierson54's review against another edition

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4.5

Good. I was so shocked and angry at Jaren by the end though. Like a more evil Tamlin.

charlottx's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

3.5

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