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hayleygray's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I have no words good enough to summarise my experience reading this novel, but I have to say this: I will never forget Addie LaRue!
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Death, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content
catwhisperer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexism
arys_library's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Suicide, and Addiction
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Violence, and War
Minor: Blood and Biphobia
itsamegreta's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
i wasn’t the biggest fan of the main couple/the plot of the male love interest but thought that especially the last third that focused on the relationship between luc and addie through the years was very interesting because he’s such a diverse character.
didn’t expect the “real” ending and i don’t know what i think about it
Graphic: Sexual harassment, War, Violence, Sexism, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol
moonheavn's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
Moderate: War and Sexism
paper_elytra's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Addiction
Minor: War
offbrandclubsoda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Alcohol, War, Death, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Panic attacks/disorders
nat29's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Confinement, Death of parent, Drug use, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and War
Moderate: Sexual content, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Death, Violence, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, and Rape
Minor: War and Sexual harassment
esmemctav's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
However, the entire time I kept thinking of how much more of higher stakes things would’ve been, or rather far more understandable (re selling you soul) if Addie were POC woman in yee old times of 1714. I could completely sink into the plausibility of wanting to make a deal with the devil for freedom and time if this were the case.
Also—how can one be 300+ years old and the only places you’ve been able to see is (some) of western Europe and the US? With all that time one would at least entertain a visit to anywhere in Asia.
Then to speak on the topic of addie as a character herself—I thought she read too modern, with her complaining about corsets and stays like she knew of an alternative. It took me out of the time period because it felt more to the tune of a modern person time travelling backwards.
Would defs read again for ~romantic vibes~.
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Violence
literaleen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I completely adore the basic plotline. A young girl making a Faustian deal in order to create her own story. Joining a character in exploring the world one era at a time. Tragic love stories, self discovery, magic. This could have been so incredible.
But the way it was written turned out to be a total let down for me. I almost had to force myself to keep going. Repeatedly thinking that complete chapters did nothing to further the storyline or character development. And there was a lot of room for character development because to me personally, the characters fell flat.
I wasn't invested in their destinies. Couldn't care less if they got a happy ending or not.
I understand why so many people liked it. It is a really cute story. I just couldn't seem to connect with the style it was written in, but I can definitely see what attracted people to it.
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual harassment