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shafirareads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
It's so-so for me. Honestly, it felt like reading a child fairytale book with adult relationship inside or reading a very long wattpad story. It's entertaining, but just that. I'm a bit disappointed on how the conflict climax executed. But it is a good book. If not, I wouldn't bother reading it 'till the end. I love the plot and the concept. It's such a refreshing concept between the viral faeries concepts. I know my childhood would love and go crazy for this. Too bad I read it as an adult. I will read the sequels.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Suicide, and Child abuse
carrotnyx's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I don’t know how to feel about this book… The beginning felt so slow and I honestly I was getting kinda bored. For the entire first half of the book I didn’t care about any of the characters. Literally none. Scarlett was kinda bleh, Donatella was annoying in all of her scenes and Julian seemed like a douchebag.
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However, I know it felt a bit out blue but I enjoyed reading Scarlett’s and Julian’s relationship. I loved (past tense) their dynamic. And when the plot picked up I couldn’t stop reading. Then the plot twists went little overboard. Basically every other page had another twist and I started getting desensitized to it. I think that was the downfall of this book.I wish it just had a sad ending where it ends after Tella dies.
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Julian became bland because we find out he was acting this whole time aND HE DIDNT ACTUALLY GIVE UP HIS LIFE FOR HIS CRIMSON. HE STARTED CALLING HER “SCARLETT” (which absolutely broke me) AND HE DIDNT EVEN HAVE THE SAME SMILE. YOU’RE TELLING ME HE DIDNT HAVE A CUTE TWISTED GRIN THIS WHOLE TIME???? To me, the Julian Scarlett fell in love with is dead. Hah. Sorry got a bit heated there . Their chemistry just vanished. Yet they still ended up together (-_-).
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And omg Donatella. I don’t even care if she ‘did what she had to do’. She still put her poor sister through SO MUCH TRAUMA.That is not “sisterly love”. She didn’t respect Scarlett’s choice and she came off selfish. ESPECIALLY when she expected Scarlett to pick her over Julian.
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Well the only character I actually enjoyed reading about was Julian before the plot twist and, surprisingly, Legend.EXCEPT IT WASNT LEGEND IT WAS SOME GUY NAMED CASPER. Reading about madness is so fun.
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I didn’t mean be so negative but I swear I enjoyed a good part of the book when the plot twist started kicking in
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However, I know it felt a bit out blue but I enjoyed reading Scarlett’s and Julian’s relationship. I loved (past tense) their dynamic. And when the plot picked up I couldn’t stop reading. Then the plot twists went little overboard. Basically every other page had another twist and I started getting desensitized to it. I think that was the downfall of this book.
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Julian became bland
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And omg Donatella.
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Well the only character I actually enjoyed reading about was Julian before the plot twist and, surprisingly, Legend.
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I didn’t mean be so negative but I swear I enjoyed a good part of the book when the plot twist started kicking in
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Blood, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Gore, Kidnapping, Murder, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Sexism
hexxchen's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.5
A random find, that absolutely came through for me.
The prose has its weaknesses (in German), but the synaesthetic descriptions were something different. I had a fun challenge trying tofigure out what was happening the wholeway through, as the revelations just kept coming.
The prose has its weaknesses (in German), but the synaesthetic descriptions were something different. I had a fun challenge trying tofigure out what was happening the wholeway through, as the revelations just kept coming.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Domestic abuse
dealfea's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Torture, Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Blood, Bullying, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Violence
pamfletcher's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Liked the twists in the story, I didn’t guess the storyline and who was who so that was nice. The book kept me guessing and kept revealing more and more, but didn’t go where I thought the story would.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
madmaddie0_0's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book sucked me in from the first pages. I loved the way the magic was, more in a twisted "you don't know whats real" way, I thought that was intruiging. I think the ending was a bit rushed and the writer could've spend some more time on Scarlett having to deal with all the things she saw and all the betrayal.
Overall it's a great book that I read in a couple of hours, I didn't want to put it down
Overall it's a great book that I read in a couple of hours, I didn't want to put it down
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Domestic abuse
ashboutiette's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Blood, Domestic abuse, Suicide attempt, Violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Violence, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Abandonment, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Murder, and Suicidal thoughts
ashley_briana26's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Caraval is a magical adventure seen through the eyes of a protagonist who has bad anxiety. She’s not going around making stupid choices. This is a book about sisterly love, misguided adoration, and finding yourself when you’ve had your personality smacked out of you your whole life. And, of course, no book would be complete without a little romance sprinkled in as well!
Since this is a YA book, there is no spice but the romance is super cute and sweet even without it. I’d highly recommend this book to anyone 14+ who loves magic and solving mysteries.
Since this is a YA book, there is no spice but the romance is super cute and sweet even without it. I’d highly recommend this book to anyone 14+ who loves magic and solving mysteries.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Death
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Alcohol and Abandonment
milzy_23's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
Minor: Violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
booksandstardust's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Murder, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Death, and Abandonment
Moderate: Body horror, Confinement, and Gore