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mmason330's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
i’ll say i did like the book and look forward to finishing it but i disliked:
-the narrator’s tone. everything had to have six sarcastic remarks to it. and i’m a sarcastic person but it felt like either “im not like other girls” or “im the quirky sarcastic damaged girl” but overdone. i rolled my eyes at multiple things the narrator said
-how things are revealed. 80% of what’s “revealed” to the characters is so apparent imo. but what i don’t like is for each of those the narrator basically says what it is followed by “but that can’t be it!” but it is.
-the use of fe/male as gender markers rather than wo/man. it’s a common fantasy trope especially where animal/nature spirits are involved but it’s also just transphobic as fuck. the novel starts with wo/man then stops as the fantasy part becomes more prevalent it’s just not needed imo.
that said, i’ve marked when the sequel comes out on my calendar.
-the narrator’s tone. everything had to have six sarcastic remarks to it. and i’m a sarcastic person but it felt like either “im not like other girls” or “im the quirky sarcastic damaged girl” but overdone. i rolled my eyes at multiple things the narrator said
-how things are revealed. 80% of what’s “revealed” to the characters is so apparent imo. but what i don’t like is for each of those the narrator basically says what it is followed by “but that can’t be it!” but it is.
-the use of fe/male as gender markers rather than wo/man. it’s a common fantasy trope especially where animal/nature spirits are involved but it’s also just transphobic as fuck. the novel starts with wo/man then stops as the fantasy part becomes more prevalent it’s just not needed imo.
that said, i’ve marked when the sequel comes out on my calendar.
ar_em's review against another edition
5.0
I was not expecting anything from this book. I was just looking for an audiobook to have something to listen when I didn’t have the time to read the print… and it was GREAT!
I really loved this book. I just finished it, and I’m so bummed because it left me hanging… what’s gonna happen next? I didn’t know this was a series, didn’t even knew this book was just released last month, so, how much time till the next book @jaycilee? I NEED IT! It had great characters, badass FMC and a lovable MMC with an awesome plot, good twists and some spice! In between there are also short stories that give more insight about their lives and worlds. It's trully an addictive fast paced story and choosing the audiobook format for me was the perfect choice. That helped me understand all those words I would’ve not been able to say right. Another great thing? At the end you can find a dictionary with all the words you might not know the meaning of. Well, I’ll be here waiting for the next book…
I really loved this book. I just finished it, and I’m so bummed because it left me hanging… what’s gonna happen next? I didn’t know this was a series, didn’t even knew this book was just released last month, so, how much time till the next book @jaycilee? I NEED IT! It had great characters, badass FMC and a lovable MMC with an awesome plot, good twists and some spice! In between there are also short stories that give more insight about their lives and worlds. It's trully an addictive fast paced story and choosing the audiobook format for me was the perfect choice. That helped me understand all those words I would’ve not been able to say right. Another great thing? At the end you can find a dictionary with all the words you might not know the meaning of. Well, I’ll be here waiting for the next book…
michellyfish's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death
floproactiv's review
adventurous
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? No
3.75
bunnyandabook's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
firefly_geek's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-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