The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
usjdjfnnffm2737'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
3.75
Graphic: Death and War
Minor: Suicide attempt and Chronic illness
foldingthepage_kayleigh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Violence, Death, Suicide attempt, Grief, Blood, Body horror, Ableism, Death of parent, War, Medical content, Chronic illness, Alcohol, and Kidnapping
Minor: Sexual harassment and Pedophilia
raypaws'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
3.75
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Torture
Moderate: Death of parent, War, Kidnapping, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Cancer and Chronic illness
taryn_g's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Violence, War, Death, Murder, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gore, Confinement, Kidnapping, Child death, Death of parent, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, Grief, and Cancer
Minor: Ableism, Gun violence, Vomit, and Infidelity
mo_books_read'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
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Violence, War, Cancer, Death, Blood, Chronic illness, Alcohol, Murder, and Torture
thatbookbitch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Emotional abuse, Medical content, and Violence
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death of parent, Cancer, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, and War
Minor: Self harm, Blood, Alcohol, and Vomit
diana_raquel'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
4.5
As I said in other reviews, Beauty and the Beast is one of my favorite fairy tales. Therefore, I'm always looking for retellings of this fairy tale. But I'm always very cautious because not everything that is marketed as a retelling is really a retelling or they are but they are really bad books. And so, I was reticent in starting this trilogy, especially because is a hyped one. It seems that, in social media, everyone and their mother loves this trilogy.
Nonetheless, I decided to read it. And I ended up loving it! The bones of the original fairy tale are there, but it also can stand up as its own story. The characters are interesting and well-written (and there is disability representation, which is a positive point). The story is well-structured and the pacing is just right. I loved it! Its probably one of my favorite books of 2023.
Overall, it's a solid story that I recommend if you're looking for retellings that can be their own story.
Graphic: Suicide attempt, War, Kidnapping, Torture, Murder, Chronic illness, Confinement, Violence, Blood, Death, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer, Ableism, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Sexual harassment, and Misogyny
Minor: Alcohol
hiddeninfantasy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Chronic illness, Gore, Kidnapping, Genocide, War, Alcohol, Murder, Cancer, Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Body horror, Death of parent, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Trafficking, Violence, Ableism, Blood, Gun violence, and Suicidal thoughts
bzliz'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
3.5
The timeline gets a little fuzzy along the way, particularly in regards to “real world” times.
The side characters like Harper’s family lack depth. They serve very few purposes and have little to contribute beyond a rotation of stock phrases about protecting someone close to them.
Readers who like the vibes of training montages and fake royalty will enjoy this.
Graphic: Chronic illness, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Gore, and Murder
Moderate: War and Vomit
spirytmc'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
5.0
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death of parent, Gun violence, Violence, Cancer, and Death