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jadehusdanhicks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The growth of andromeda and her relationship with her ex mentor was surprising but heartwarming and the feelings towards her boss Magnus protected but tense as she helps him get away from the curse of the evil eye.
Overall I though it was a great and creative read, with amazing character development and I’d love to see similar retellings from this author in future.
Graphic: Death, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
reading_bear22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Violence, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Classism
aformeracceleratedreader's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Racism, and Colonisation
saliwali's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
wrensreadingroom's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
onceuponasillylittlebook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Ethiopian setting was interesting and learning about what a debtera is and does makes a change from the typical Christian exorcisms although there wasn't much worldbuilding beyond that.
The romance was cute with some great banter. Lots of introspection and character growth. I love a story where roles are switched and the FL protects and saves the ML.
The horror elements were scattered throughout and not a major part of the story, nor were there any tense moments or jumps cares, just the slightly spooky atmosphere of a haunted house (I'm quite thick-skinned though so some might find it a bit scarier!).
Some trigger warnings for physical abuse.
Worth a read if you like romance and horror!
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Blood, Death of parent, and Abandonment
notapenguin's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Racism, and Slavery
Minor: Body horror, Blood, Death of parent, and Abandonment
maregred's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Blood, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Racism, Sexism, and Colonisation
icapturethecastle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Blood and Death of parent
Moderate: Death, Gore, Blood, and Death of parent
Minor: Racism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
puttingwingsonwords's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The atmosphere of the ice cold house in the middle of the desert was perfectly creepy. But here I also felt like the horror would have benefited from a little more time to breathe. I guess I like my gothic horror with a little less action and a little more dread. I did love the way warding off the Evil Eye worked with the crafting of amulets, magic as a precise & complex skill.
Overall it was a great book, just a little rushed at times for my taste. It works well as a Jane Eyre retelling, but it also stands on its own. I recommend it if you like YA fantasy and/or romance and gothic horror.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, and Blood
Moderate: Body horror, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, and Fire/Fire injury