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ashleyhoj's review against another edition
1.0
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I’ll be honest, this was not the vibe. “Merry Christmas Donatella, you get to be kidnapped and assaulted!” There has to have been a better way to handle the whole kidnapping thing, but this was definitely not it, VERY dubious, and it did not actually do anything to resolve or even acknowledge their actual relationship problems (which were briefly alluded to in the beginning) in any way. Make-out sessions do not solve problems guys.
Also, this is definitely not appropriate for YA, which I’m pretty sure the whole Caraval series is categorized as. It also did not feel like a Caraval book except maybe in the very beginning and kinda in the bonus epilogue; this had a completely different tone and was not at all what I was expecting to get for a holiday novella set in a magical/whimiscal land. I thinking more along the lines of like cozy Christmas celebration with the family, or Tella trying to help Legend enjoy the holiday and not be so grumpy all the time. I know there were a few almost steamy moments lightly sprinkled in the series but I don’t think anyone was expecting it to jump straight into dark romance territory. While it didn't get explicit, it was very icky, and the themes are in no way appropriate for 12-18 year olds.
I also was hoping for more Scarlett and Julian, they’re my favorite. And something mysterious was going on in the first chapter and it just never got brought up again; seems really weird to leave that unresolved.
Anyway, very disappointed by this and a little disturbed that anyone thought this would be okay.
Moderate: Confinement, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Kidnapping
Minor: Alcohol
anndreya's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Drug abuse and Infidelity
jessbeatty11's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
ladybug12793's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
TW: assault, sexual assault, dubious consent/non-consent, kidnapping, drugging, gaslighting.
This made me feel uncomfortable. It was not romantic. This should absolutely not be advertised as YA. Also, I greatly dislike Legend. The artwork was beautiful, however. This Novella was not worth the read. I do not recommend it.
0.5 🌶️
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Confinement, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence
trust_your_soul's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
The beautiful illustrations are the only reason it's not just a zero star rating.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Drug abuse and Sexual assault
el2319's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
bookedandbusy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Drug use, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
gremlin24's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Confinement, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Gaslighting
heyitsalaura's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
2.0
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Sexual assault and Toxic relationship
britwalsh16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Infidelity
Minor: Toxic relationship and Alcohol