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tnewcomb30's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
persephone11's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
This book was okay. The description was super interesting but the story itself was predictable and a bit boring. I just really wanted more to from this book.
daydreaminlilac's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I thought I’d love this more than I did. There was so much great potential, and a lot of good ideas for a fantasy world. The magic system and different magical creatures were interesting. I wanted to know more about it.
The book suffered from pacing issues; some parts were plodding along, while the end was so rushed. There were too many big plot points that weren’t really fleshed out enough or connected to the story as a whole.
The romance pseudo-love triangle was weird. It didn’t really seem well developed. The one spice scene was weirdly placed. The plot twist was ok.
I really liked Lore, and because there were so many different fantasy ideas (magic library, orphan apothecary shop, grimoire) jammed into one book, I lost track of her history a little.
I also did not like the cliffhanger ending.
The book suffered from pacing issues; some parts were plodding along, while the end was so rushed. There were too many big plot points that weren’t really fleshed out enough or connected to the story as a whole.
The romance pseudo-love triangle was weird. It didn’t really seem well developed. The one spice scene was weirdly placed. The plot twist was ok.
I really liked Lore, and because there were so many different fantasy ideas (magic library, orphan apothecary shop, grimoire) jammed into one book, I lost track of her history a little.
I also did not like the cliffhanger ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Rape
crowned_river's review against another edition
5.0
Finishing the book felt like I was eating a bag of my favorite chips and didn’t realize I was on the last one. I need more.
smile_muse13's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
scarletpaul's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? No
4.0
faith5x5's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
alyssabookrecs's review against another edition
I just very sadly don’t care for this. I had this preordered when it was going to be indie published, then got very excited to hear it got picked up traditionally, and now after listening to 25% I’m not jiving with it. Alas!