evierysik's review
5.0
I really enjoyed the book so it gets 5 stars. That said, I can understand people being disappointed by the lack of use concerning the other half of Morty's pronouns. Usually the pronoun that comes first is the most favored or preferred but it's customary to use them interchangeably, something the author failed to do. I'm surprised her editor didn't catch that and suggest a change.
thatsoneforthebooks's review
4.0
3.75 stars
I liked the sort of opposites but bound connection between Nina and Morty, even though there's a weird question around issues of consent in that sort of binding? Another fun magical adventure in Thistle Grove, this time showing a more nuanced understanding of the Blackmoore family. Loved the NB/pan representation here as well
I liked the sort of opposites but bound connection between Nina and Morty, even though there's a weird question around issues of consent in that sort of binding? Another fun magical adventure in Thistle Grove, this time showing a more nuanced understanding of the Blackmoore family. Loved the NB/pan representation here as well
vaguelyirritated's review
3.0
I was a bit disappointed by the strict use of he/him for Morty. It seemed weird to me to graze over the fact that Morty indentifies that they use he/they pronouns, only to disregard they/them and only use he/him throughout the entire rest of the book. It just seemed like it was pushed aside when there was a really neat opportunity for some more non-binary representation. Also Morty’s constant use of “milady” gave me the ick.
jrasband's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
clhtdr's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mediumyellow10's review against another edition
3.0
Yeah yk it does what it says on the tin, it's a little Halloweeny feeling romance when I want to get in the spirit and it does the trick. I did love some non-binary rep, and it definitely felt like different rep from what I normally read. Yeah silly and fun, still don't understand this town's lore and every day I gain more questions!!!
leahjade_98's review
adventurous
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.0
brittandwaffles's review against another edition
3.75
Overall, I thought this was a decent read. The one aspect that I do not think was handled as well as it could have been was the nonbinary representation. It seemed very tacked on in a sentence at the beginning, and then it was never really addressed much after that. It almost felt more like an attempt to just put a check in the box.
ladyj95's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
At this point, I have enjoyed every book Lana Harper has ever written. I loved this book, and I think Harper really stepped up. This was a far more emotionally mature narrative and continues the character development from the two previous books. Although the romance was very sped up, but also the world-building that Harper has so carefully and lovingly crafted made it make sence.
I'm glad I read this and I'm keen to read the next in the series.
I'm glad I read this and I'm keen to read the next in the series.