summertime_girl's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mysticforestcrafts's review against another edition
5.0
I was sent a copy of this to show off the beautiful new hardcover with foiling and I must say it is absolutely gorgeous.
Pros:
Having no real concept of the story other than it had magic and someone in their midlife I didn’t know quite what to expect. I hoped some of the joy I got from A Ruin of Roses would in in the pages. I have to say that it wasn’t just there, it may have been better. I have decided that KF Breene should be named the Queen of side characters. Her cast in this book is so quirky and fun. I had so many moment of laughing aloud and some to nearly the point of crying.
I really enjoyed that this book never felt like it was info dumping. This were explained in natural ways through conversations or on screen action in real time. There is nothing wrong with an occasional flashback but they often get over used.
I think this is a perfect book to introduce someone into reading paranormal fantasy with hints of romance. I love the mix of common and uncommon magical figures and their internal politics.
Cons:
I honestly have zero regrets with this book, nothing I felt was missing or could have been tweaked but I try to be fair and think of something for every book so I will say the con is not knowing when the full series of reprints will be available because I need to read more but I have to have the physical copies for my collection.
Pros:
Having no real concept of the story other than it had magic and someone in their midlife I didn’t know quite what to expect. I hoped some of the joy I got from A Ruin of Roses would in in the pages. I have to say that it wasn’t just there, it may have been better. I have decided that KF Breene should be named the Queen of side characters. Her cast in this book is so quirky and fun. I had so many moment of laughing aloud and some to nearly the point of crying.
I really enjoyed that this book never felt like it was info dumping. This were explained in natural ways through conversations or on screen action in real time. There is nothing wrong with an occasional flashback but they often get over used.
I think this is a perfect book to introduce someone into reading paranormal fantasy with hints of romance. I love the mix of common and uncommon magical figures and their internal politics.
Cons:
I honestly have zero regrets with this book, nothing I felt was missing or could have been tweaked but I try to be fair and think of something for every book so I will say the con is not knowing when the full series of reprints will be available because I need to read more but I have to have the physical copies for my collection.
kinokonoyama's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
amy_reading_23's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This book was just so much fun, it's really refreshing to see a chosen one fiction with older characters. I loved the grouchy Mr Tom and Niamh and their dynamic, I loved Edgar and Austin and just all the characters are great. But mostly I just loved Jessie's confidence with herself and the positive view of aging. It wasn't perfect, and there were a few moments of fat phobia I could have done without, but I gave it 5 stars for how much I enjoyed it and I will be looking at getting the next books in the series!
bobynrutler22's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
ritziereads00's review against another edition
3.0
I love that the FMC is older - that’s what drew me to the books. It is a slower pace which at times I found losing my interest but there was enough good bits that I wanted to continue with the series. The extended Ivy House family is a little crazy but who doesn’t have crazy relatives.
dalidja's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
3.25