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mauspenguin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
4.0
mathewsel113's review against another edition
3.0
Last chapter is what is gonna get me to read the trilogy
puppiesrcute's review against another edition
slow-paced
1.5
The whole thing was extremely sluggish and the plot incredibly stagnant. Will not be continuing the series
ladynigelia's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
- 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
coraliep97's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
tense
fast-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
3.75
stina_gates's review against another edition
I REALLY wanted to like this book, but I gave up at 63% when I just couldn’t care about the plot or characters.
mvp815's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
christinereads1823's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-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
4.75
A fascinating introduction to a new, darkly intriguing magical world. El is one of the most interesting leads I've read in a while, and her prickly exterior combined with her strong will and dedication to her friends is so well-written. Novik's worldbuilding is captivating, if dense at moments, but overall excellently
done.
done.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Blood, Death, and Body horror
lovest's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hol_k's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I have mixed thoughts on this one for a variety of reasons. But I think one of my biggest problems was that I just do not like Novik’s writing style. I probably would have DNF if I didn’t skim over Novik’s lengthier explanations of the same world/magic building things over and over and over. I wasn’t going to read the following books in the series, but I’m still intrigued by El’s powers and how her story will progress.