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dharma_s's review against another edition
5.0
So my first review and rating of 2023!
Okay, first off, I am glad I started this year on a high with such an amazing book. The world building was exceptional, but the main characters? They were so so good. Tadek was a hilarious irritant, and Kadou was simply adorable with hidden qualities that emerged later. But I loved Evemer's character the most, he was so deep and unexpected, and didn't turn out to be anything like what I had pictured. I flew through this, and enjoyed every minute!
Okay, first off, I am glad I started this year on a high with such an amazing book. The world building was exceptional, but the main characters? They were so so good. Tadek was a hilarious irritant, and Kadou was simply adorable with hidden qualities that emerged later. But I loved Evemer's character the most, he was so deep and unexpected, and didn't turn out to be anything like what I had pictured. I flew through this, and enjoyed every minute!
mind_stuck_in_velaris's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-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
3.25
I had to finish 75% of the book before I truly started to enjoy it. There is a lot of build up! Overall a good story, I just had a hard time enjoying it
rucsandra's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.5
valetparkering's review against another edition
4.0
I don't usually read romantasy at all so this was surprisingly good.
Many other reviews are mentioning how the non-romance plot was a little thin and obvious, and I would mostly agree. I think it's developed enough to give the main characters some conflict to react to so we're not just watching them struggle internally the whole time. I wish the fantasy element had been a little more present throughout, as is it's just Earth+.
I really enjoyed Kadou and Evemer's relationship development and watching them slowly discard their initial perceptions of the other. I wouldn't call this an enemies-to-lovers though because they aren't really that aware of each other before the book begins.
I am a little irked that this book did nonbinary genders in the same way as all the other hip fantasy novels. There's a third set of pronouns but only the most minor of characters use them and there's never any visibly AMAB nonbinary people floating around. They always mention breast bindings somewhere.
Many other reviews are mentioning how the non-romance plot was a little thin and obvious, and I would mostly agree. I think it's developed enough to give the main characters some conflict to react to so we're not just watching them struggle internally the whole time. I wish the fantasy element had been a little more present throughout, as is it's just Earth+.
I really enjoyed Kadou and Evemer's relationship development and watching them slowly discard their initial perceptions of the other. I wouldn't call this an enemies-to-lovers though because they aren't really that aware of each other before the book begins.
I am a little irked that this book did nonbinary genders in the same way as all the other hip fantasy novels. There's a third set of pronouns but only the most minor of characters use them and there's never any visibly AMAB nonbinary people floating around. They always mention breast bindings somewhere.
kurumipanda's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol, Death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Violence
Minor: Animal death
literatureish_liz's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
diredreamings's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
maxime_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5