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emilywemily6's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Violence, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Classism, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, and Grief
Moderate: Gun violence and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual content
carrotnyx's review against another edition
- 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
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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
Graphic: Suicide, Blood, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Gore, Kidnapping, Murder, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Sexism
annabananadel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
“I think you’ve forgotten how to live, and your sister is trying to remind you.”
Good to be back to reading a fantasy book once again! I’ve gotten a copy of Once Upon A Broken Heart by the same author and was told that to get the full experience, I had to read this series again, so here I am.
To be honest, I started this book thinking it was just pure fantasy so I was somewhat surprise to see a little bit of romance in it - although it was a little falling in love too fast in my opinion. The caraval story was done alright but the ending was sort of anti-climactic. I don’t really have much to say other than, I’m surprised to see that the next book is not Scarlett’s POV since I was already heavily invested on her now so it’s sad to have another character’s point of view. But I do love Tella and I really hope and am excited to see her story with Legend!
Overall, it’s a good story but at the moment, not one I would immediately recommend to people. Maybe once I’ve read the next few books?
Graphic: Physical abuse, Violence, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Kidnapping
laboromi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse and Physical abuse
Moderate: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Suicide
torturedreadersdept's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Blood, Misogyny, Suicide, and Violence
margaretwaltemath09's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Blood, Emotional abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Murder, Toxic relationship, and Child death
Minor: Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, and Grief
ashboutiette's review against another edition
- 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
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
booksandstardust's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Murder, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Death, and Abandonment
Moderate: Body horror, Confinement, and Gore
jessthemess8112's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Physical abuse, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Violence, Blood, and Death
mysterious_and_spooky's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Gaslighting, Death, and Suicide
Moderate: Murder, Violence, Grief, Toxic relationship, and Kidnapping