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cait's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism
samchase112's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Green But For A Season: 2.25 stars
The Summer Palace: 4.25 stars
The Adventures of Charls, The Veretian Cloth Merchant: 5 stars!
Pet: 4.25 stars
I loved returning to the world of Akielos and Vere, Damen and Laurent, Lamen and his Prince. This bind up was worth it just for the post-Kings Rising content, especially The Summer Palace. Relaxed Laurent is a beautiful Laurent. My favorite story was definitely The Adventures of Charls, because a) I loved seeing Damen and Laurent's relationship from an outsider's eyes, and b) it legitimately had me laughing out loud, I freaking love Charls and all the little ironies. I didn't really care one bit about Ancel in the original trilogy, but his and Berenger's short story was quite intriguing, and I liked it. This sweet little bind up was well-conceived and highly enjoyable as a companion to the original trilogy, and I highly recommend it!
The Summer Palace: 4.25 stars
The Adventures of Charls, The Veretian Cloth Merchant: 5 stars!
Pet: 4.25 stars
I loved returning to the world of Akielos and Vere, Damen and Laurent, Lamen and his Prince. This bind up was worth it just for the post-Kings Rising content, especially The Summer Palace. Relaxed Laurent is a beautiful Laurent. My favorite story was definitely The Adventures of Charls, because a) I loved seeing Damen and Laurent's relationship from an outsider's eyes, and b) it legitimately had me laughing out loud, I freaking love Charls and all the little ironies. I didn't really care one bit about Ancel in the original trilogy, but his and Berenger's short story was quite intriguing, and I liked it. This sweet little bind up was well-conceived and highly enjoyable as a companion to the original trilogy, and I highly recommend it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Slavery
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Adult/minor relationship