carolineomartin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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
4.25
The beginning exposition and world building was a little slow for me, but I’m glad I pushed through because this book is incredible. The exploration of grief and how it takes shape was beautifully written. The way the author wrote the history of Bree’s family and Black people in the South in general was heartbreaking and infuriating. At times, the structure of the Order and how it functions was confusing for me, but I was mostly able to gain the information I needed from context clues. I am so excited to continue this story and see what Bree can do with all her strength.
imleahy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
gdif's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
Absolutely did NOT live up to the hype.
gbrooks15's review against another edition
5.0
SO SO GOOD! I still can’t wrap my head around that ending but I’m excited for book 2!
daisymayl's review
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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? No
4.0
sierrajadereads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
natcommon's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
Enjoy this but frustrated and disappointed. I think overall it wasn’t what I expected but it also had some problems with it that bothered. Bree was a good character but not my fave. My biggest complaint was the pacing and YA cliches I don’t enjoy that have been showing in recent publications. The cliches are ones that annoy me to no end. Ugh. But the idea of the magic is cool but unclear at times. I may or may not continue.
Enjoy this but frustrated and disappointed. I think overall it wasn’t what I expected but it also had some problems with it that bothered. Bree was a good character but not my fave. My biggest complaint was the pacing and YA cliches I don’t enjoy that have been showing in recent publications. The cliches are ones that annoy me to no end. Ugh. But the idea of the magic is cool but unclear at times. I may or may not continue.
emmarpar's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
wow wow wow. What a ride. My head hurts in the best way. I love a book that combines fantasy and history so artfully. Everything felt so real. The twists and the turns shook me to my core. amazing. Just wow. No thoughts head empty, just wow.
catpewk's review against another edition
Has King Arthur’s theme and I don’t enjoy those types of books unfortunately. But I did like the main character, Bree.