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A review by frawst_disasta_reads
Rise of the Cinder Fae by Whitney Dean
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I loved Ellie. She's such an intriguing fmc, full of determination and kindness. Very Cinderellaesque. She wants nothing more than to escape her step-mother and save her people.
And then there's Fin. He annoyed me about 95% of the time. He takes 'touch her and die' to a very unhealthy level. As though he'll kill every male who glances at her. Riiiiight dude. He's so many red flags in the worst possible way.
The romance didn't feel romantic or tender at any point, but a lot of hate sex.
However, I loved the story and the side characters a lot. The world building intrigued me and I look forward to the sequel.
The narrators did a WONDERFUL job. They both managed various voices well and I enjoyed listening to them.
And then there's Fin. He annoyed me about 95% of the time. He takes 'touch her and die' to a very unhealthy level. As though he'll kill every male who glances at her. Riiiiight dude. He's so many red flags in the worst possible way.
The romance didn't feel romantic or tender at any point, but a lot of hate sex.
However, I loved the story and the side characters a lot. The world building intrigued me and I look forward to the sequel.
The narrators did a WONDERFUL job. They both managed various voices well and I enjoyed listening to them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail