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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
I was on the fence about this book but was still enjoying it. It is rather pretentious and also thinks it’s more clever than it actually is. It’s also very classist and SO slow - I stopped when she bit her lip in concentration and a drop of blood appeared. Wtf is she talking about that is not how that works. I then also realized I really didn’t care about the magical manuscript and there’s prejudice creatures.
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
This was my 34th re-read; it’s my favorite book of all time because it is simply the best book EVER written! I already can’t wait to read it again!
I am writing this review after my third read of this book, and even after three times, it is still my favorite!
This book was my first foray into adult romantasy, and it sucked me in! The romance between Diana and Matthew gives me chills (the good kind)! It is hot and deep and all-encompassing. I love how they come to know each other and learn how to trust and bring out the best in one another.
I love the magic in this book as well. It is the Salem Witch Trials vibe that I love, but while some of the magic is explained with method and rules, other bits of it just have that unexplainable magical essence. I also adore the old academic feeling with Oxford libraries and dusty manuscripts.
The pacing of this book was perfect. There was a perfect balance of action and character. I had plenty of time to fall in love with the people while still being drawn repeatedly in by the excitement. And there was enough character development to make the story interesting but still left room for following books.
This book (and series) will continue to be a go-to reread for me!
This book was my first foray into adult romantasy, and it sucked me in! The romance between Diana and Matthew gives me chills (the good kind)! It is hot and deep and all-encompassing. I love how they come to know each other and learn how to trust and bring out the best in one another.
I love the magic in this book as well. It is the Salem Witch Trials vibe that I love, but while some of the magic is explained with method and rules, other bits of it just have that unexplainable magical essence. I also adore the old academic feeling with Oxford libraries and dusty manuscripts.
The pacing of this book was perfect. There was a perfect balance of action and character. I had plenty of time to fall in love with the people while still being drawn repeatedly in by the excitement. And there was enough character development to make the story interesting but still left room for following books.
This book (and series) will continue to be a go-to reread for me!
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Would have benefited from a ruthless editor. Ridiculously long for the amount of actual plot. Great writing though.
Half of the time I didn't know what was happening and the other half I was amazed by the story, the plot, the way Deborah wrote each description, how everything was connected.
As soon as I picked up this book I knew I had to put all my brain on, you can't read this without all your senses activated. Glad I finally finished this and I feel a little smarter after it
As soon as I picked up this book I knew I had to put all my brain on, you can't read this without all your senses activated. Glad I finally finished this and I feel a little smarter after it
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
slow-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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