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xtsukix's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Blood
Moderate: Violence, Vomit, and Death of parent
massivepizzacrust's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-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
4.25
This book made me realize that fae love interests are literally the new vampires. I am ready to die on this hill.
I also strongly believe that books should not all be rated on the same scale but according to what the are trying to be. I'm pretty sure this book was trying to be an emotional and whimsical fantasy romance so... I think it succeeded! I love an easy fantasy romance *standalone* where I don't have to get invested in a series of 3+ books. The world was interesting, the relationship was spicy (very questionable imo, but spicy), and the ending was satisfying while still leaving things to the imagination. Definitely will pick up the newer Margaret Rogerson.
I also strongly believe that books should not all be rated on the same scale but according to what the are trying to be. I'm pretty sure this book was trying to be an emotional and whimsical fantasy romance so... I think it succeeded! I love an easy fantasy romance *standalone* where I don't have to get invested in a series of 3+ books. The world was interesting, the relationship was spicy (very questionable imo, but spicy), and the ending was satisfying while still leaving things to the imagination. Definitely will pick up the newer Margaret Rogerson.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Death, Violence, and Kidnapping
Minor: Gore, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
rjstellar's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Death of parent
emily_319's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
therainbowshelf's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
๐ญ My thoughts ๐ญ: This book was fun. I enjoyed the read even though I'm not the target YA audience. Sure, it had many of the characteristics of YA fantasy that made me roll my eyes as a teenager, but it also had a lot of interest and charm that kept me reading even so. I really wished there was more about Isobel's family and her goat siblings.
๐ The gist ๐: Portrait artist Isobel lives in a dangerous world where the Fae regularly visit her human village because they crave human crafts in exchange for perilous enchantments. Isobel succeeds in laying low for a long time, until her unique artistic abilities capture the attention of the Fae court.
๐Representation๐: N/A
๐ For readers looking for ๐: magic, scary but enchanting fae, interesting human-fae relationships, cunning female characters, curses, political intrigue (but make it fae)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Kidnapping and Grief
robin_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
1st read review
Rowan who? Iโm here for autumn prince Rook
2nd read review
I still like this but I also understand why one might consider this tropey. the characters flat or the pacing odd. I'm a bit tired of 17 year olds finding their loves of their lives in thousands of years old beings.
The audiobook was okay. I didn't like the male voices of the narrator.
Rowan who? Iโm here for autumn prince Rook
2nd read review
I still like this but I also understand why one might consider this tropey. the characters flat or the pacing odd. I'm a bit tired of 17 year olds finding their loves of their lives in thousands of years old beings.
The audiobook was okay. I didn't like the male voices of the narrator.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Kidnapping and War
Minor: Alcoholism and Death of parent
izzlepizzleupinthisshizzle's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Murder
theaylien's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, and Blood
Moderate: Torture, Kidnapping, and Grief
Minor: Suicide attempt and Death of parent
emily_mh's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I had high expectations for this book and sadly I was let down. Having read Sorcery of Thorns back in January and LOVING it, I thought it would be a similar experience here. In reality, this book was really underwhelming. The plot was incredibly weak, relying on the romance to carry it. But I couldn't get behind the romance, either, as it's an Edward-Bella situation where the guy, Rook, is at least a centenarian, and the girl Isobel is only 17. It was also instalove, which I really don't like. Finally, there were also unresolved elements once the book had ended. While Rook and Isobel end up being "legally" together as the Good Law no longer exists, Isobel is still a mortal who will age and die and this was never really addressed. Also, nothing was really done with the storyline relating to painting the Fair Folk with human emotions, and how they responded to that.
However, this book had some redeeming qualities. It was relatively enjoyable, and very easy to read. I also liked Rogerson's writing style. Rook and Isobel as characters were entertaining and felt real, though they weren't quite loveable (although March and May were). Finally, the world building was unique and fascinating, as it was in Sorcery of Thorns.
However, this book had some redeeming qualities. It was relatively enjoyable, and very easy to read. I also liked Rogerson's writing style. Rook and Isobel as characters were entertaining and felt real, though they weren't quite loveable (although March and May were). Finally, the world building was unique and fascinating, as it was in Sorcery of Thorns.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Blood, Vomit, and Death of parent
Minor: Ableism, Animal death, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Kidnapping, Murder, and Alcohol
its_van_vulpen's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Minor: Death, Death of parent, and Murder