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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
pointeshoebookworm'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse and Violence
Moderate: Gore and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Sexual violence and Slavery
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
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
toffishay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
madamenovelist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Trafficking
There is a brief mention of a child being rescued from sex trafficking. The emotional/physical abuse, blood, gore, and violence are all very graphic. Not for the sensitive.erandle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Addiction, Bullying, Suicide, Death of parent, and Colonisation
haylzno's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The perfect October read (I mean, seriously. Haunted house? Super evil demonic forces? Say less)
I loved the pacing of this book, I was never bored and the banter between Andi and Magnus was just perfect.
This will absolutely be one I re-read over and over again!
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Grief
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Fire/Fire injury
clea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
But the heavy focus on the romance made me lose interest (I'm not a big fan of the insta-love trope) and overshadowed the more compelling storylines and characters.
I liked the haunted atmosphere Blackwood created and the action scenes were fun.
Although the novel tackled a lot of heavy topics, it didn't leave an impression on me. But as I have not read Jane Eyre, I possibly missed some underlying nuances and deeper meaning.
Overall, it was an entertaining read with complex characters.
If you are looking for a romance taking place within a creepy/gothic atmosphere and you like YA fantasy, I think you will adore this book !
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Blood, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Mental illness, Slavery, Fire/Fire injury, and Colonisation