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willeyj's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 ⭐️ This book definitely got me in the mood for some ~fall vibes~ it had ghosty, dark magic, murder-mystery vibes. The characters and world were interesting and unique, and the plot was fun. My biggest issue was with the back and forth between past and present and the fact that the story starts with our main character fully submerged in a world where everything needs to be explained (different houses, rules, regulations, roles, rituals, blah, blah)- it was a bit fatiguing/confusing at times. A bit of romance would have also bumped it up half a star, but maybe that’s just me.
wilkben's review against another edition
4.5
After reading most of the grishaverse novels I was starting to get tired of Bardugo's writing. But this book completely turned it around. I really enjoyed the pacing. I was constantly engaged and found it hard to put the book down. And despite being largely plot driven I found the characters to be surprisingly well developed.
regulus_remus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
paig35mith's review against another edition
4.0
Just when I thought I had it figured out there was more
kenziekat's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Violence, Sexual assault, Murder, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Physical abuse and Injury/Injury detail
teeb's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
sulm's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ceraphimfalls's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.25