luna_rondo's review against another edition
3.0
Here's my problem: I've seen both of the Maleficent movies and I think they're trash. I think Angelina Jolie is the BEST ACTRESS in the movies, but the story feels a little off. Don't get me wrong, I'm not some Sleeping Beauty is the best animated film ever type of person (because it isn't). But the plot seemed very weak of the movies.
And i couldn't get that out my head when reading this. I love how Holly Black writes in general and her faeries. But I couldn't get the movies out of my head and it definitely put a damper on the books. It's still a good read, but I almost wish I hadn't seen the movies and just read this instead.
And i couldn't get that out my head when reading this. I love how Holly Black writes in general and her faeries. But I couldn't get the movies out of my head and it definitely put a damper on the books. It's still a good read, but I almost wish I hadn't seen the movies and just read this instead.
goddess_eve21's review
adventurous
dark
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
I listened to the audio while reading the ebook ...
The way Holly's mind works ... I can absolutely appreciate it. The details, the descriptions ... it was a beauty! I literally felt like I was there, or like a movie was literally playing right before my eyes.
The only thing I wish was that the POVs were easily distinguishable, but they were truly so amazing to have. I loved the inside look into their minds.
This would definitely be a re-read, along with the audio. The narrator did amazing!
The way Holly's mind works ... I can absolutely appreciate it. The details, the descriptions ... it was a beauty! I literally felt like I was there, or like a movie was literally playing right before my eyes.
The only thing I wish was that the POVs were easily distinguishable, but they were truly so amazing to have. I loved the inside look into their minds.
This would definitely be a re-read, along with the audio. The narrator did amazing!
goddess_eve21's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
I listened to the audio while reading the ebook ...
The way Holly's mind works ... I can absolutely appreciate it. The details, the descriptions ... it was a beauty! I literally felt like I was there, or like a movie was literally playing right before my eyes.
The only thing I wish was that the POVs were easily distinguishable, but they were truly so amazing to have. I loved the inside look into their minds.
This would definitely be a re-read, along with the audio. The narrator did amazing!
The way Holly's mind works ... I can absolutely appreciate it. The details, the descriptions ... it was a beauty! I literally felt like I was there, or like a movie was literally playing right before my eyes.
The only thing I wish was that the POVs were easily distinguishable, but they were truly so amazing to have. I loved the inside look into their minds.
This would definitely be a re-read, along with the audio. The narrator did amazing!
maivalentine's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
jacieandbooks's review against another edition
2.0
DNF 7% Couldn't get into it with so much Aurora perspective.
gellyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
The only real character that grows, if you can call it that, is Aurora and her learning that romantic love is okay. But it is really rushed, as is the ending. That being said, it is enjoyable, although some of the people in her court got a bit confusing for me to follow.
kthlyyn's review against another edition
4.0
You might not be quite who you were when you lost the power of flight.
But it is only in having your wings resting heavy on your back again that you realize you always and forever belonged to the sky.
You were always strong and fierce and full of magic.
Even when you were stranded on the ground.
But it is only in having your wings resting heavy on your back again that you realize you always and forever belonged to the sky.
You were always strong and fierce and full of magic.
Even when you were stranded on the ground.
lucy_brb's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
inkdrinker13's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25