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saoreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It's an easy read that catapults with a strong heroine, who considers herself sexually empowered. She is on a mission to rule the kingdom by seducing the shadow king and killing him to gain control and power. The planning it took for her and overall resolve were there. Although she seemed to be a villainess type, she had principles that didn't make you hate her in a way. I'm not a big fan of some parts, especially the peak of the plot, but the little twist saved it, and it's fast to finish if you're in for a quick read.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
headinthepages's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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
I so enjoyed reading about Allessandra - a fiery independent murdress, and a shadow king brought together.
I loved the story and loved the romance and could happily read an entire series about these characters!
I loved the story and loved the romance and could happily read an entire series about these characters!
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
twiglt's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Grief
Minor: War
lauritbh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
this is one of those books where when you start reading, you can NOT put it down.
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Blood, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail