saraharas's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
meganbrieann1998's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sagesaria's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
aqulia_black's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
blynn4's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
alilbitofeveryth1ng's review against another edition
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
4.75
nadiamasood's review against another edition
4.0
The dark, atmospheric story kept me hooked! The prose is captivating and lush, and I especially enjoyed the poetic epigraphs! The magic system is fascinating, the world-building is good, and there's a bit of romance and a healthy dose of action. I liked Elspeth's relationship (and banter!) with the 500-year-old monster, called Nightmare, residing in her mind.
The only con is that the story ends on a cliffhanger, and I wasn't emotionally ready, haha. Can't wait for the next book!
The only con is that the story ends on a cliffhanger, and I wasn't emotionally ready, haha. Can't wait for the next book!
storiesandsours's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
stephjl's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars!!
this book roped me in from the start and didn't let me go! this read really well, I powered through it and had fun. I'm looking forward to the sequel and seeing how this story develops. The romance in here works really well and Elsbeth is a character with a really interesting POV and head to be inside, I hope the multi POV shift for the second book serves the story and doesn't detriment it. Cool magic and lore, cool gothic vibes. This is also like if Lakesedge was better and for adults. I really feel invested even though I only spent a day with these characters and this story, Rachel Gillig slayed this.
this book roped me in from the start and didn't let me go! this read really well, I powered through it and had fun. I'm looking forward to the sequel and seeing how this story develops. The romance in here works really well and Elsbeth is a character with a really interesting POV and head to be inside, I hope the multi POV shift for the second book serves the story and doesn't detriment it. Cool magic and lore, cool gothic vibes. This is also like if Lakesedge was better and for adults. I really feel invested even though I only spent a day with these characters and this story, Rachel Gillig slayed this.