books_and_planners's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the idea of this book much more than I liked the book itself. It was a little confusing jumping between the two leading ladies & eras. I just think I had higher expectations & was slightly let down. I wasn’t invested in the story at all. I don’t think I’ll continue the series.
kourtneym219's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
jess_enriquez's review against another edition
3.0
This book didn’t blow me out of the water, but I liked it. There are some tired tropes, and some of the characters aren’t as well built as I would have thought. I’m still going to continue the series.
c10verfield's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
lordfroggington's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
4.75
Yes yes yes, I love this book so so much. I had so much fun reading this! Very well done and I almost forget while reading Rielle’s storyline that I know what’s going to happen. I think not a 5 as I didn’t find Eliana’s story to be as engaging as it could have been
ineshelsen's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sarabella's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
4.75
kerrisbooks13's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars! Honestly this one took me by surprise a little. Definitely on the older side of YA (sex that isn’t completely fade to black, violence, liberal use of the F word) which I greatly enjoyed. At first I had a hard time getting into Rielle’s side of the story and I mostly read her chapters to get back to Eliana’s POV but she grew on me. The two storylines/timelines are well done and I thought it might be confusing but it wasn’t. Overall pretty great YA fantasy and I’m excited for the rest of the series!