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Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles

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ameserole's review against another edition

4.0

I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!

Holy cannoli guys! Where Dreams Descend was so freaking good. It was weird for me not wanting to dive into it yesterday but I totally get why - it started off slow. Yes, I had endless questions being formed because of what was happening.. but I was still bored. It was painstakingly slow but it magically got a lot better.

Ha, get it - magically.

Now I'm not a big fan of any kind of love-shape relationship in books.. unless it's a harem. Yet, this sort of love triangle thing worked for me. Yes, I shipped them all during different moments throughout the book because they were just that good. It isn't my fault that they all had great chemistry during this twisty af mystery. I ate it all up and I demand more.

Ugh, cliffhangers guys. I have so many questions after that freaking ending. The things with the mirrors, the notes, and the endless list of missing people. I also really want to know more about Demarco and his sister Eva. I'm suspicious that his sister is the one with true magic.. and he just kind of took it from her? In a way? I don't know... I'm not making sense after that epilogue.

I just have questions and I really want answers in the next book!

linde99's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5 stars. This was definitely a fun time, but I'm a bit confused as to the ending.
Books I’ve read during Orilium

1. A Wolf Called Wander - class: shapeshifting, calling: faewild cartographer
2. The Night Before Christmas - quest
3. Where Dreams Descend - class: inscription, calling: faewild cartographer

ephermeyal's review against another edition

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it just didn't grip me as much, which sucks because I love carnival-themed settings

booksnbeanies's review against another edition

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4.0

Kallia has been a showgirl at the Hellfire House for a long time. She also has lessons with the houses master Jack who teaches her new tricks with her magic. Kallia is ready for something new and when she goes to find it she also discovers some unsettling things.

I absolutely loved Kallia's character. She was headstrong and didn't care what others thought about her. There's a huge misogynistic vibe going on from a few of the older main characters that every time Kallia proved them wrong I was beaming.

I can't really tell at this point whether Jack is really trying to protect Kallia or if he's just super possessive, so I'm not entirely sure how I feel about him yet.

There were a few things I didn't like about this book, but I really enjoyed reading it. I wish the writing had been more separated when switching between characters because sometimes it took me a minute to realize who I was reading about. Other than that, this story was different and I would love to read the next book when it comes out.

Thank you, Wednesday Books and NetGalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

laniesmith's review against another edition

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4.0

A very good fantasy book with a great romance and even better writing. The characters were phenomenal and I loved the concept of the magicians.

cathyatratedreads's review against another edition

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2.0

I had to push myself to read 120 pages, and then I realized, Why am I doing this? I'm not going to waste further valuable reading time. I feel like the author can write descriptive scenery and craft a story, but it seemed forced. I just wasn't caught up into the story, and I should have been, considering this is magical and in a magical land. The main character just didn't grab me well enough, and there were way too many occasions where the writer's word choices were off, and I was surprised an editor didn't make a change to make them flow better, fit better meaning-wise. I do think this writer has promise, but maybe the next book will be better?