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alkbass's review
funny
hopeful
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
3.75
loungelizard's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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
4.0
linblythe_pub22's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
imogenrose97's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
I hope that this book reaches the audience it needs too. It made me feel seen and held and safe.
sophiesmallhands's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Gore, Body horror, Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Car accident, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Abandonment
bookshelvesandtealeaves's review
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
5.0
Huge thank you to Penguin Aus for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Y’all, I am obsessed with this book. This was such a fun, interesting, emotional read. I’ve not read anything quite like it before. I especially love that it’s an urban fantasy set in Australia! This is such an exciting debut.
I loved our main character, Zhi. She’s dealing with all the difficult crap that comes with being a teenager and then on top of that, she’s dealing with being a Spider Demon and having to keep that a secret, and my heart just went out to her. I felt her pain of feeling like a burden, of wishing her aunt could love her differently, of being unsure and insecure. But Zhi’s strong, stronger than she realises, and I loved her journey through this book.
And oh, my God? Dior??? She’s fantastic. I had no idea what was going on with her, if she was gonna end up the villain or not. She was just as fascinating as Zhi, and I loved their fast-growing friendship.
I wish there’d been more on the magic stuff, but I also understand that Zhi’s only at the beginning of her magical journey. I hope we might get a sequel or two in future! 🤞
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