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rebthack's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Blood, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Self harm
Moderate: Blood, Child death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Kidnapping
travelthrupages's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Ahhhhhhh that cliff hanger!!! And the next one isn't out until LATE 2022!!
Oh man, I requested this book from Netgalley based on the cover. Not something I usually do, but this one was just too beautiful to pass up. I am so glad I did and that I was chosen to read an advanced e-copy. This is such an amazingly written and well thought out fantasy. I was getting slight ACOTAR and Shadow and Bone vibes while reading (definitely saw Kaz as the Rowan, not going to lie). I was also getting Beauty and the Beast retelling vibes in the beginning too.
We have a bad ass group of female characters. Obviously our main character, Violeta, after making some choice decisions with the Lord Under, comes to find her power. But what is going to happen to her!? Man, this is why I have a love/hate relationship with reading newly published books that are going to be a series.
I really loved that there was representation in this as well.
Overall I am really excited for more people to read this. I am also excited to see where the next book is going and it will definitely be on my most anticipated releases list for next year!
Oh man, I requested this book from Netgalley based on the cover. Not something I usually do, but this one was just too beautiful to pass up. I am so glad I did and that I was chosen to read an advanced e-copy. This is such an amazingly written and well thought out fantasy. I was getting slight ACOTAR and Shadow and Bone vibes while reading (definitely saw Kaz as the Rowan, not going to lie). I was also getting Beauty and the Beast retelling vibes in the beginning too.
We have a bad ass group of female characters. Obviously our main character, Violeta, after making some choice decisions with the Lord Under, comes to find her power. But what is going to happen to her!? Man, this is why I have a love/hate relationship with reading newly published books that are going to be a series.
I really loved that there was representation in this as well.
Overall I am really excited for more people to read this. I am also excited to see where the next book is going and it will definitely be on my most anticipated releases list for next year!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Self harm
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, and Grief
rattletheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
I loved it! Lakesedge is a dark fantasy full of monsters and shadows and alchemy. Right up my alley.
The writing is lush and phenomenal - the spooky manor, the dark lake, the shadows that grab you, the alchemy, the monsters, the deities... All of it was amazingly brought to life.
Even though the main romance is m/f, it's a queer-normative world and the MC is demi! I especially loved the aro-positivity and how her friend said that not everyone wants romance - it's so rare to see aro-positivity!
It's a perfect autumn read and you should definitely give it a go this spooky season.
The writing is lush and phenomenal - the spooky manor, the dark lake, the shadows that grab you, the alchemy, the monsters, the deities... All of it was amazingly brought to life.
Even though the main romance is m/f, it's a queer-normative world and the MC is demi! I especially loved the aro-positivity and how her friend said that not everyone wants romance - it's so rare to see aro-positivity!
It's a perfect autumn read and you should definitely give it a go this spooky season.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Self harm, and Blood
caseythereader's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, and Child abuse
themoonphoenix's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Lakesedge is the perfect read to spooky season: Dark, curses, monsters and demons.
Read this If you are like me and enjoy:
Atmospheric settings
Gothic Castles, creepy lakes and haunted forest
Demons and curses
Secret and bad deals
blood tithes and sacrifices
Heroic characters with dark past
LGTB Rep
Full Review: 28 September
Read this If you are like me and enjoy:
Atmospheric settings
Gothic Castles, creepy lakes and haunted forest
Demons and curses
Secret and bad deals
blood tithes and sacrifices
Heroic characters with dark past
LGTB Rep
Full Review: 28 September
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Violence
themixedpages's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Self harm, Death, Death of parent, Child death, Child abuse, Grief, and Body horror
Moderate: Vomit, Suicide attempt, and Adult/minor relationship
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