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breedawnwriter's review against another edition
4.25
I found the writing style a bit hard to get into, but once I was in, I was IN.
Rook is a wonderful book boyfriend, and Isobel is just the best.
That’s all I got right now. Probably gonna update with a real review later.
Graphic: Murder, Alcohol, Violence, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Cursing, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
Minor: Animal death, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts
margaret_k30's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Blood, Gore, Adult/minor relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Animal death
septi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Minor: Gore and Blood
thebookgiraffe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
Graphic: Blood and Self harm
chelseazhao's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to this on audio, and I really loved the narrator. This book was filled with very lyrical writing that was filled with simile and metaphor. Usually, this is not my thing, but the main character is an artist so it was actually very appropriate for her to see things and describe them in the way that she did.
While I did enjoy my time spent with this book, I didn't like that Isobel was so "knowledgeable" about the fae. I understand why she was, but she would always speak about them in absolutes and because we, as the reader, didn't get to see what she assumed, it felt judgemental.
For this reason, I didn't really believe the romance either. I didn't get to see it actually happen, and we are just supposed to take it at face value.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Blood
Minor: Death of parent
bzliz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
There are definitely better faerie books out there but it was certainly enjoyable, if a little simple. The most interesting part to me was Whimsey- a town full of master Crafters who create for the fae despite the danger. The concept of a location that kind of serves as a buffer between the fae and the realm of mortals was intriguing. Revealing large portions of the fae courts to be decomposing was also interesting, though the courtly politics were muddled. Rogerson’s biggest achievement was capturing just how horrifying it is to become immortal, which so many other authors try to convey as the ultimate prize for most FMCs.
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Body horror
Moderate: Death of parent
willowbuilder's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Minor: Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, and Gore
barda's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Violence, Body horror, Death, and Blood
Minor: Death of parent, Sexual content, Cursing, and Alcohol
madalina0_0's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Body horror, and Death of parent
Minor: Animal death and Sexual content
nova_lilias's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Death of parent