Reviews tagging 'Body horror'

Rabenprinz by Margaret Rogerson

30 reviews

breedawnwriter's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.25

My friend bullied me into buying this, and I have zero regrets.

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. 

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Content Warnings

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

bzliz's review against another edition

adventurous medium-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

3.5

Isobel is a master Crafter of portraits at just 17 years old when a regular fae patron informs her the autumn prince will be commissioning her work. Rook returns to steal her away after he realizes she painted human emotion into his portrait which leaves him vulnerable to his fellow fae. On the journey, they fall in love, which is forbidden by ancient laws and Isobel faces an impossible choice: drink from the Green Well and become fae herself or condemn them both to death for their forbidden love. 

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. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Body horror

Moderate: Death of parent

jiao_li's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror

barda's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

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

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious relaxing sad tense fast-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Death, Body horror, and Death of parent

Minor: Animal death and Sexual content

cdoubet's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death of parent, Animal cruelty, Drug use, Blood, Body horror, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content

bujo_bellel's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

I really enjoyed reading this book, I loved the setting and the world was really unique. The magic system is so creative and I have not seen a similar magic system. It was quite eye-opening with what is considered as Craft, for example cooking which is one of the most basic parts of our survival (I had a similar reaction as Isobel). I couldn't stop reading this and didn't want to put down the book to go to bed (after a while because at first I was not that interested). Overall I love the characters, I find Rook and his mannerisms cute like he was head over heels in love with Isobel AHHH. I felt a bit unsatisfied with the ending like <spoiler? I wanted to see them make new laws or at least explain what you had to do to become King/ Queen? I would have loved to have more to read from this world but at the same time I understand why this one is a standalone. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Body horror, Death, and Death of parent

Minor: Animal death

fionamatilda's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Body horror, and Violence

Moderate: Death of parent and Kidnapping

karin_goodreads's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

5.0

This is my all time favourite book!

Isobel and Rook are so FRICKING CUTE! I have no other words for the way this book made me feel, except that I just felt really happy and content after reading it. And now I just think of craving more.

I'm sorry, this book just ✨stole✨ my heart and many probably won't understand such an intense liking to the book and it's characters, but there was something magical in it, I swear! The book literally used some kind of magic on me, because I genuinely enjoyed every part of it. I remember reading and always being like: "I can't stop!"

The famous teapot scene, where Rook almost got "assassinated" by a teapot was as cute as I imagined. And not to mention the fact that Rook could turn into a raven... those birds are so cool and I love that he can do that! Please, I need more!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Blood

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Body horror

Minor: Animal death and Sexual content

frantically's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

3.0

This whole novel feels like a fever dream, the main character even says so. As a chronically ill person, who often experiences fever dreams (I'm somewhat of an expert on the subject), I can't help but agree. Let's look at similarities:

1. Did this feel almost like a normal dream (fae characters, human girl who's REALLY good at painting, everyone's royal)? Yes.

2. Did it also feel just a bit weird (ugly glamours, blood = pretty flowers??)? Yes.

3. Was it still more on the fun dream side than the nightmare one? Yes. Will be able to tell friends & family about it.

4. Will I forget about it very soon? Yes.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Blood, Alcoholism, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, and Body horror

Minor: Grief