kiala's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Blood
Minor: Terminal illness
juffnstuff's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Violence
Minor: Sexual content
cassielaj's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
The magical world of St. Cyprian is charming, and the characters are well developed. The concepts in this book feel at once original and familiar. Excellent example of found family, and Emerson’s character development is incredible: she asks hard questions and makes important discoveries about herself and the people around her. The plot takes a good bit of time to pick up steam, but it also gives the significant elements space to unfold. I also appreciate that the romantic elements were present without taking over. the feminist slogans and love conquers all theme felt a tad bit hokey at times, but they also had their place
Side note: An excellent example of fade-to-black romance that still captures the significance of the moment. Also has some thought-provoking comments on womanhood and society.
Side note: An excellent example of fade-to-black romance that still captures the significance of the moment. Also has some thought-provoking comments on womanhood and society.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Bullying, Gaslighting, Grief, and Violence
Minor: Sexual content
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