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Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente

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theflowergarden's review against another edition

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dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5


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archaicgambit's review

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adventurous dark medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This book was a beautiful gateway into russian mythology and history! I adore all of Valente's work, and the struggles of Maria are so real. The prose is sumptuous, as always, and there is a beautiful tragedy inherent from the beginning as you know this has all played out a thousand times before.

I am docking .25 stars because i feel the prologue/ending were a little confusing and knowing Valente's stunning work I feel like it could've landed better.  </spoilers> I understand this is subjective and still totally love the book!

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