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carleeannmiller's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
read_with_b's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
thewrittenadventure's review against another edition
5.0
To be published: May 22nd, 2018
Thank you to Netgalley and Sourcebooks Fire for allowing me the opportunity to read this book in advance. I "wished" for it and had my wish granted very soon after. I was given a copy of this novel on Netgalley for an honest opinion on the novel.
I LOVED this novel.
Let me first say that the writing style and the voice that Legrand has is like no other. I felt myself instantly transported to the world that I was reading. I felt like I was right next to Reille on the Boon Chase as she's riding after Audric and that I was fighting with Eliana as she slipped through the streets and claimed her victims. The level of verisimilitude that is in this novel is breathtaking. Everything felt so real.
This cunning and wit that the main characters have, both Reille and Eliana, is stunning. I found myself quite impressed with both of them. Eliana for being street smart and being able to worm her way out of situations, like charming men and being able to make them think what she wants them to think by how she pretends to act. Reille is also smart in the way that she puts on a show for the people, she knows that she has to win over their hearts and does so with the help of Lu.
These characters have real fears and real challenges that they have to face. I honestly could not have loved this book anymore than I already do. I don't normally give 5/5 stars on books, those are reserved for my ultimate favorites and this is one of those favorites.
Sign me up for the next novel in the series because I cannot wait to get my hands on it!
Thank you to Netgalley and Sourcebooks Fire for allowing me the opportunity to read this book in advance. I "wished" for it and had my wish granted very soon after. I was given a copy of this novel on Netgalley for an honest opinion on the novel.
I LOVED this novel.
Let me first say that the writing style and the voice that Legrand has is like no other. I felt myself instantly transported to the world that I was reading. I felt like I was right next to Reille on the Boon Chase as she's riding after Audric and that I was fighting with Eliana as she slipped through the streets and claimed her victims. The level of verisimilitude that is in this novel is breathtaking. Everything felt so real.
This cunning and wit that the main characters have, both Reille and Eliana, is stunning. I found myself quite impressed with both of them. Eliana for being street smart and being able to worm her way out of situations, like charming men and being able to make them think what she wants them to think by how she pretends to act. Reille is also smart in the way that she puts on a show for the people, she knows that she has to win over their hearts and does so with the help of Lu.
These characters have real fears and real challenges that they have to face. I honestly could not have loved this book anymore than I already do. I don't normally give 5/5 stars on books, those are reserved for my ultimate favorites and this is one of those favorites.
Sign me up for the next novel in the series because I cannot wait to get my hands on it!
abjeo123's review against another edition
3.5
this was okay. it was just like every other book in this genre and i’ve been reading a little too many of those so im getting tired. i kinda wanna know what happens at the end but idk if it’s enough intrigue to make me pick up the next ones. i think if im very desperate for another ya fantasy i might pick it up but probably not
bernalj2's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sofie_m0on's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ceena's review against another edition
*I received a copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
DNF @ 9%
This book should have hit everything on my like list, but we just didn't click. Honestly, I think part of the reason why is because of how the prologue is done. It isn't so much a prologue as an event that will happen in one timeline (therefore has happened in another). I wasn't curious about how things would lead up to that sad point, and unfortunately, it put me at odds with a character.
I've got to be able to like a character or at least connect with them in order to want to read a book... usual. I know this is something not everyone needs in their books though.
The second lead character seemed a bit wishy-washy and I was confused about what was going on -- who is she, who does she work for, etc.-- not a great way to introduce another character when I'm already on the edge with the other one.
So, I probably could have pushed forward more, but I just don't think we were going to work out.
This doesn't mean I won't be recommending this to people. People who like fantasy with alternating timelines and morally questionable characters, this is a book for them.
DNF @ 9%
This book should have hit everything on my like list, but we just didn't click. Honestly, I think part of the reason why is because of how the prologue is done. It isn't so much a prologue as an event that will happen in one timeline (therefore has happened in another). I wasn't curious about how things would lead up to that sad point, and unfortunately, it put me at odds with a character.
I've got to be able to like a character or at least connect with them in order to want to read a book... usual. I know this is something not everyone needs in their books though.
The second lead character seemed a bit wishy-washy and I was confused about what was going on -- who is she, who does she work for, etc.-- not a great way to introduce another character when I'm already on the edge with the other one.
So, I probably could have pushed forward more, but I just don't think we were going to work out.
This doesn't mean I won't be recommending this to people. People who like fantasy with alternating timelines and morally questionable characters, this is a book for them.
elliereads97's review against another edition
5.0
i do not accept any form of criticism re: this book she will be 5 stars always and forever and anybody who thinks differently can leave
sophieee1604's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0