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A review by ddavis
The Soul Feud by Juniper Jackson
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I received this ARC through a giveaway on The StoryGraph.
Flew through this in a day, which is probably the highest form of a compliment I can give since I'm not much of a fast reader anymore. I was entertained the whole time, even during the parts where I thought the pacing was off. I like a good enemies to lovers dynamic and The Soul Feud features a real example of the dynamic, not the one where they are enemies because of a misunderstanding. The leads start off on the wrong foot and have some preconceived notions of each other because of it. Some of the banter at the beginning feels rough and uncomfortable, particularly from the MMC and his lack of cultural awareness and overall ignorance. He does get better, but that takes some time. The romantic relationship is good, nothing reinventing, but I did like how they pushed each other to better and the growth they both had. Overall, I had a good time and would recommend if you get can past the rough start.
Flew through this in a day, which is probably the highest form of a compliment I can give since I'm not much of a fast reader anymore. I was entertained the whole time, even during the parts where I thought the pacing was off. I like a good enemies to lovers dynamic and The Soul Feud features a real example of the dynamic, not the one where they are enemies because of a misunderstanding. The leads start off on the wrong foot and have some preconceived notions of each other because of it. Some of the banter at the beginning feels rough and uncomfortable, particularly from the MMC and his lack of cultural awareness and overall ignorance. He does get better, but that takes some time. The romantic relationship is good, nothing reinventing, but I did like how they pushed each other to better and the growth they both had. Overall, I had a good time and would recommend if you get can past the rough start.