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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
4.25 stars. Very much enjoyed this book up until the ending. I know there's going to be a second book but just left it too unhappy and too open-ended for me. This book really shows that if you treat someone like a monster and you'll make a monster somehow. I'll definitely read the second one and hopefully it has a happy and satisfying ending.
i really enjoyed this! i think it was a lot of fun and a strong retelling! waiting for my library hold for book two
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
started out okay but the ending was thoroughly mid. definitely won’t be reading the second book.
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Didn't really start vibing with this until the third act or so, but enjoyed it nonetheless and plan to read the second one!
Thoroughly enjoyed this book, it fills a void often found in fantasy with a story of feminine rage, a villain perspective, wicked powers, and sapphic romance.
I found the story of the decline of Briar all too familiar and angering, a queendom gifted to women but eventually overtaken by greedy men. People who are only valued for their gifts and live at the mercy of the rich and powerful.
The Graces reminded me a bit of Dhionelle Clayton’s Belles and I did not mind it one bit. They’re a fascinating concept for a character, especially with how they Fade. I found. Laurel’s character compelling and shared Alyce’s conflicting feelings about Rose.
Alyce’s emotions are so visceral and well-described that I felt them with her. It felt cathartic when she gives into her moments of rage.
I absolutely devoured the ending of this book, I couldn’t tell what would happen next or who to trust. The whole novel was well-paced in my opinion.
I found the story of the decline of Briar all too familiar and angering, a queendom gifted to women but eventually overtaken by greedy men. People who are only valued for their gifts and live at the mercy of the rich and powerful.
The Graces reminded me a bit of Dhionelle Clayton’s Belles and I did not mind it one bit. They’re a fascinating concept for a character, especially with how they Fade. I found. Laurel’s character compelling and shared Alyce’s conflicting feelings about Rose.
Alyce’s emotions are so visceral and well-described that I felt them with her. It felt cathartic when she gives into her moments of rage.
I absolutely devoured the ending of this book, I couldn’t tell what would happen next or who to trust. The whole novel was well-paced in my opinion.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
Alyce's development is incredible. The people of the Kingdom deserve her in every infinite possible way. Can't wait to get my hands on book 2!