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A review by monarchbooks
The Crimson Crown by Heather Walter
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.75
What can I say about this book? I sit here, after finishing it, struggling with what to say because this book was fantastic, even when i wasn't sure where it was going.
Pros: Worldbuilding. Lovable morally grey female main character. Relatable mommy issues. Heartbreaking romance. Side characters that make you feel things (Blodwyn has my heart). An intriguing mystery.
Cons: Pacing and follow through was iffy. I've been getting really annoyed when authors buiild up to an event that should be a huge game changer for the plot and then nothing really happens. The sequel (preferably dual pov with Blodwyn) is not confirmed.
Pros: Worldbuilding. Lovable morally grey female main character. Relatable mommy issues. Heartbreaking romance. Side characters that make you feel things (Blodwyn has my heart). An intriguing mystery.
Cons: Pacing and follow through was iffy. I've been getting really annoyed when authors buiild up to an event that should be a huge game changer for the plot and then nothing really happens. The sequel (preferably dual pov with Blodwyn) is not confirmed.
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Miscarriage, and Alcohol
Minor: Gaslighting