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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
Where to start... This was the spiciest book I have read...ever. That wouldn't be saying much, considering I'm cis het man, and not the target audience, but I'm saying it anyway. That's not a declaration of unenjoyment. I have zero qualms about the spice. This is romantasy after all. Also, huge shout to the author for their careful and sensitive representation for OCD (something they themselves seem to live with according to the afterword at the end). The author does a great job presenting Ophelia's struggle in a caring way, and mental health representation is something I always applaud.
That all said, the book was great. I enjoyed the story and the different levels of the competition. The twist wasn't super hidden, but was handled well. My biggest gripes, and there are only two that aren't really that big, are and the magic system. The magic system feels too powerful sometimes (Blackwell's healing and snapping things out of nowhere) and too week at some points (I can do THIS amazing thing, but I can't do this little thing, that's outside of my abilities). They don't detract from the story, they just require a little more belief suspension than might be required otherwise.
All in all, I am happy this was my first BOTM purchase and I'm looking forward to Enchantra next year.
That all said, the book was great. I enjoyed the story and the different levels of the competition. The twist wasn't super hidden, but was handled well. My biggest gripes, and there are only two that aren't really that big, are
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Ophelia's mission to find Vivi, and then the quick resolution of their reunionAll in all, I am happy this was my first BOTM purchase and I'm looking forward to Enchantra next year.
adventurous
dark
funny
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
adventurous
dark
tense
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:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-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
adventurous
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
I had a hard time putting it down.
I thought the general story was fairly original. I did guess the ending accurately but I don’t find it was super obvious from the start. There’s good
I thought the general story was fairly original. I did guess the ending accurately but I don’t find it was super obvious from the start. There’s good
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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:
Yes
Fantastic book, believe the hype if you like an FMC with struggles but persist anyway and an MMC who goes feral for his lady. Taking off half a star just because the ending felt rushed.
HEA no cliffhanger
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character