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elysesharp's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Terminal illness, Stalking, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Vomit, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Addiction, War, Infidelity, and Drug abuse
theliterarymess's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.25
It’s like a Shakespearean hallmark movie with a mission impossible twist
This story reminded me of Chloe Gong’s ‘A Thousand More’ but as a full novel. I really enjoyed the concept of this story, and I think Skye executed it perfectly. It’s a beautiful and emotional tale. Skye has taken the idea that Romeo is to blame for Juliet’s death and spun it into a tragic fairytale. It’s absolutely heart wrenching reading all of Sebastien’s memories.
The story is really well written. The pacing is perfect and I think the backstory has been scattered throughout in all the right places.
I’m not too sure I was content with how the curse ended. I think I’d have wanted more substance to it, maybe something to do with Adam also needing to forgive Sebastian?
Skye’s inspiration for this story is personal and touching, and I hope that she finds comfort in her labour of love.
This story reminded me of Chloe Gong’s ‘A Thousand More’ but as a full novel. I really enjoyed the concept of this story, and I think Skye executed it perfectly. It’s a beautiful and emotional tale. Skye has taken the idea that Romeo is to blame for Juliet’s death and spun it into a tragic fairytale. It’s absolutely heart wrenching reading all of Sebastien’s memories.
The story is really well written. The pacing is perfect and I think the backstory has been scattered throughout in all the right places.
I’m not too sure I was content with how the curse ended. I think I’d have wanted more substance to it, maybe something to do with Adam also needing to forgive Sebastian?
Skye’s inspiration for this story is personal and touching, and I hope that she finds comfort in her labour of love.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Addiction, Body horror, Alcoholism, Grief, Gore, and Stalking
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