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abby_can_read'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? Yes
4.0
I think this was my favorite fairytale re-telling/re-imagining of Sleeping Beauty I've read. I loved the gender swap with Briar Rose being the prince cursed into slumber and Fi being the one destined to save him.
I adored the relationship between Fi and Shane, evolving from reluctant partners/allies into friends. I liked how the relationship between Fi and Briar developed and the way they saw each others.
I liked the writing style, and I liked that the POV switched between Fi and Shane for most of the book with some Briar. The plot was a little predictable with a few twists, and it kept me entertained.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Confinement
Moderate: Blood, Grief, and Violence
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Death of parent
thing1's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse
arlaubscher's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Emotional abuse
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
frog_appreciator's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
CW: spiders
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Violence
deerlybeloved's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The first half of the book, I'll admit, while I enjoyed the story, it wasn't hooking and reeling me in. I took breaks that lasted a few days, and came back easy-peasy, because while the character development was delightful, I felt like it did just add a lot to go through in a few places. The last half, though, oh, I was reeled in for sure, listening all day two days straight to finish it.
I must say, as well, I enjoyed Shane's character a lot! The lack of in-world homophobia and misogyny made the experience of reading this book a very safe one.
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Part of Fi's character development does involve themes of what I would consider an abusive relationship. I recognized it very quickly as such, and had to take a few breaks because of it. Spoilers ahead.matildag00's review
- 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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Confinement
Moderate: Grief, Blood, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
evelynyle_88's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Their adventure was no joke. From the start to finish, I gasped several times because how intense the battle was. And Leslie put this book details perfectly even this was the fast-paced book. As much as I love Disney's fairytale and Sleeping Beauty, Aurora and Maleficent... The Bone Spindle is a perfect book for everyone who love magic, Sleeping Beauty genderbent, Indiana Jones and riddles.
I love how Fi always connect everything based on what she had read in a storybook and folktales. Once again, this book is brilliant! Thank you, Leslie! Can't wait to continue my journey with Filore, Shane and Briar Rose in The Severed Thread!
5⭐
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Confinement
Moderate: Violence, Blood, and Grief
Minor: Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
lexnicole's review
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Blood and Gore
lanid's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Minor: Toxic relationship, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Violence, and Body horror
islesbiyana'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? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Violence and Grief
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Death of parent