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Though I have loved other Holly Black books, this one did not appeal to me. It was darker than the others, but without any punch. Kind of middling. I found some of the scene transitions abrupt so if I wasn't paying super close attention, then I got lost on where the characters were. To me, this illustrates that something is lacking.

bookswithjess's review against another edition

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Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

lcvesbooks's review against another edition

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5.0

i love kaye she means a lot to me :(

themothermorrigan's review against another edition

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4.0

I haven't read this book in years. Loved it back then though.

Edit: I still like it in 2023, It just isn't as strong anymore. 3.5 * for nostalgia, great faeries and a gay character that doesn't feel like an afterthought.

khaisilyn's review against another edition

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5.0

This was the novel that got me into reading in high school so it's hard to not give it 5 stars. I agree with other who have reviewed this book though, just because you liked The cruel prince doesn't mean you will like this. The main character from this does make a cameo in the cruel prince series.

spookynerd00's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I think I saw a review that described this as the blueprint for Darkest Part of the Woods. There are definite similarities, but the characters make a major difference.

I would describe the idea of this book as “what if the manic pixie dream girl was actually a pixie?”

You’ve also got your dark prince, nerdy friend, mysterious origins…

I definitely didn’t like it as much as Cruel Prince, but it’s not fair to compare, since this is much more Urban Fantasy.

If you are a Folk of the Air fan, I would read it simply for more details on characters who show up in Cruel Prince and the world being built in general.

abberdene's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted 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

3.5

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