takarakei's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Interesting world building. Lots of plot twists (which were all fairly predictable but still enjoyable to read). I really felt like there were some pacing issues since there were parts that felt like they dragged on. I also didn’t really feel all that invested in the characters -we didn’t get to spend enough time with any of the side characters for me to form any attachment. Except for Leo whom I love with my whole heart.
I have high hopes for the sequel based on where this one left off I think it could be a very different book so I will be reading.
I have high hopes for the sequel based on where this one left off I think it could be a very different book so I will be reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Torture, and Death
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, and Sexual content
jessica_d's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.75
jagodasbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
3.0
I knew it
sazzle_42's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
bopip's review against another edition
3.0
Be inspired and based on are two different things that I totally misunderstood.
I was expecting a more a fantasy based on our world, but I am a bit annoyed because it's more like any other fantasy book I've read :( Though it really pissed me that a lot of words in supposed Spanish were incorrect. Some names aren't supposed to be names but surnames (Méndez, Cebrián), and oh Matahermano is so wrong. We have a proverb that says "maté a una mosca y me llaman matamoscas", so everytime its "matasomething" it's always in plural. It was so confusing that Andalucía and Galicia were cities insted of regions.
I could complain a lot more, but I'll stop here.
Other than that, there was a lot of plot twist and treachery that I didn't expect. Though sometimes I didn't understand it well because it's so fast-paced.
I was expecting a more a fantasy based on our world, but I am a bit annoyed because it's more like any other fantasy book I've read :( Though it really pissed me that a lot of words in supposed Spanish were incorrect. Some names aren't supposed to be names but surnames (Méndez, Cebrián), and oh Matahermano is so wrong. We have a proverb that says "maté a una mosca y me llaman matamoscas", so everytime its "matasomething" it's always in plural. It was so confusing that Andalucía and Galicia were cities insted of regions.
I could complain a lot more, but I'll stop here.
Other than that, there was a lot of plot twist and treachery that I didn't expect. Though sometimes I didn't understand it well because it's so fast-paced.
pearlagcalo's review against another edition
4.0
I have sooo many questions! I liked it, but I am also annoyed by all the shady wannabe moral characters. Ya'll are betrayers! Traitor Traitor Traitor! Ren has no friends, no squad, no one has this girl's back?! I have no idea who is the real protagonist/antagonist in this set up.
bookishandlegal's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
It took me a minute to get into it and parts of it were slow. I also found some parts confusing and felt like everything wasn’t always fully explained all the way. But once I got into it the plot was good and lots of twists! I guessed several of them but it was so fun to be proven right and didn’t take anything away from the story at all. Excited to read the second!
myyellowflowers's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0