Scan barcode
darkefyres's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror
Minor: Vomit and Sexual content
nrogers_1030's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent and Animal death
Minor: Sexual content
massivepizzacrust's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This book made me realize that fae love interests are literally the new vampires. I am ready to die on this hill.
I also strongly believe that books should not all be rated on the same scale but according to what the are trying to be. I'm pretty sure this book was trying to be an emotional and whimsical fantasy romance so... I think it succeeded! I love an easy fantasy romance *standalone* where I don't have to get invested in a series of 3+ books. The world was interesting, the relationship was spicy (very questionable imo, but spicy), and the ending was satisfying while still leaving things to the imagination. Definitely will pick up the newer Margaret Rogerson.
I also strongly believe that books should not all be rated on the same scale but according to what the are trying to be. I'm pretty sure this book was trying to be an emotional and whimsical fantasy romance so... I think it succeeded! I love an easy fantasy romance *standalone* where I don't have to get invested in a series of 3+ books. The world was interesting, the relationship was spicy (very questionable imo, but spicy), and the ending was satisfying while still leaving things to the imagination. Definitely will pick up the newer Margaret Rogerson.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Kidnapping, Violence, and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Death of parent, Gore, Grief, and Sexual content
thecourtofreading's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
"walking along a blade's edge was only fun until the blade stopped being a metaphor."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Violence, and Gore
Moderate: Death
Minor: Animal death, Drug use, and Sexual content
literarypenguin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was such a delightful and enjoyable book.
The writing was so exquisitely beautiful and made the atmosphere of this book just a wonder to read. I loved the way Margaret Rogerson described fae and the fae world. I never once felt lost or confused and everything felt well thought out and clear. The humor in this book was witty and charming and at times truly unexpected. It felt natural and not forced even the slightest bit.
Isobel was a joy as a main character. I loved how passionate she was about her art and her painting. She is also very loyal and protective of her family and would do anything for them and give anything to make sure their safe. She was willing to do anything to keep and protect her Craft and the thought of her losing it was a fate worse then death to her. I loved how compassionate and intelligent she is, knowing how to talk to a Fair Folk and see past their glamour and honeyed words.
Rook was a very charming character. He was the perfect blend of cocky and vulnerable. No matter what he said or did he always care for Isobel and would go to great heights to protect her. He was also a very skilled fighter and was definitely no pushover when it came to a fight. I couldn’t help but fall in love with his character.
I feel like the beginning of the romance was a bit too fast and love at first sightish but both of the characters were so adorable and sweet that I couldn’t help but adore their relationship. The chemistry was definitely there and interactions between the two of them were so cute. I loved them traveling together in the forest and the challenges they faced.
The plot was very good but at times it did drag a bit especially toward the end. I also really loved the side characters and enjoyed them just as much as the main characters. I felt like they offered a lot more to the story and made the world so lively.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to more from this author and hopefully more stories set in this world.
The writing was so exquisitely beautiful and made the atmosphere of this book just a wonder to read. I loved the way Margaret Rogerson described fae and the fae world. I never once felt lost or confused and everything felt well thought out and clear. The humor in this book was witty and charming and at times truly unexpected. It felt natural and not forced even the slightest bit.
Isobel was a joy as a main character. I loved how passionate she was about her art and her painting. She is also very loyal and protective of her family and would do anything for them and give anything to make sure their safe. She was willing to do anything to keep and protect her Craft and the thought of her losing it was a fate worse then death to her. I loved how compassionate and intelligent she is, knowing how to talk to a Fair Folk and see past their glamour and honeyed words.
Rook was a very charming character. He was the perfect blend of cocky and vulnerable. No matter what he said or did he always care for Isobel and would go to great heights to protect her. He was also a very skilled fighter and was definitely no pushover when it came to a fight. I couldn’t help but fall in love with his character.
I feel like the beginning of the romance was a bit too fast and love at first sightish but both of the characters were so adorable and sweet that I couldn’t help but adore their relationship. The chemistry was definitely there and interactions between the two of them were so cute. I loved them traveling together in the forest and the challenges they faced.
The plot was very good but at times it did drag a bit especially toward the end. I also really loved the side characters and enjoyed them just as much as the main characters. I felt like they offered a lot more to the story and made the world so lively.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to more from this author and hopefully more stories set in this world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Blood and Gore
Minor: Sexual content
esmeray's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This book had a a good world building for how quickly it got through it. But the characters fell flat for me. I listened on audio book and might have enjoyed it more reading a physical copy. It was enjoyable I just found myself questioning the characters often.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Sexual content
clairemadness's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A cozy book about fae and their dangerous quirks, and the girl who is absolutely determined to avoid all their nonsense and just be left alone to paint.
Quick read, the world building is easy to understand and the descriptions of the setting are fleshed out and vivid to the mind's eye. The plot doesn't go very far, but is satisfying for what it is, resolutions being tied up in a neat little bow as call-backs to earlier in the story that will make you go "Aha! I remember that!". The romance itself is a bit "instalove"-y, but the banter between them as they reluctantly struggle to understand eachother makes up for it. Overall, a very whimsical and fairy tale-ish story in the vein of the classic "we aren't meant to be together" trope.
Quick read, the world building is easy to understand and the descriptions of the setting are fleshed out and vivid to the mind's eye. The plot doesn't go very far, but is satisfying for what it is, resolutions being tied up in a neat little bow as call-backs to earlier in the story that will make you go "Aha! I remember that!". The romance itself is a bit "instalove"-y, but the banter between them as they reluctantly struggle to understand eachother makes up for it. Overall, a very whimsical and fairy tale-ish story in the vein of the classic "we aren't meant to be together" trope.
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual content
It's no secret that the love interest, Rook, is a fae- and therefore who-knows-how-many hundreds of years old- however with a 17 year old protagonist, some lines get crossed in ways that some may not approve of.
More...