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abbyandthejets's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
3.5
Honestly, such a fun book. The world is fleshed out, the characters are diverse and interesting, and the character development happens. There are times when you’re like “cmon, man,” but overall the plot is quick enough to keep you hooked even for those somewhat cliche moment. They sometimes over describe some of the themes when they’re pretty obvious (to an adult reader). I was really excited to find the sequel available at my library. A fun, gay, anti-authoritarian read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Transphobia, and Blood
shema's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this so much! The humor, the characters, the love story, the themes of tearing down a corrupt system. Love it all! Can't wait for Book 2!
emmaslittlerathands's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
So annoying :~(
jevisine's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
3.0
cxppatee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
runic_randomness's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? It's complicated
4.25
maryamthehobbit's review against another edition
adventurous
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
5.0
I loved everything about this book! My sweet Wyatt, loved him so much. The turns this book took, the tears I shed, and the laughs I had! Definitely will be reading again and can’t wait for the second book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Transphobia, Violence, and Xenophobia
Minor: Sexual assault and Vomit
cryptidcripple's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
whybeereads's review against another edition
DNF I'm afraid.
Let me preface this by saying that I understand this is a debut novel and every author is going to grow and improve with time. Edgmon isn't without promise, and the concept was strong, but the execution was where the whole thing fell down.
You know the phrase 'show, don't tell?' this book does the opposite, never trusting the reader to read between the lines, never allowing the reader to figure things out organically, just straight info-dumping exposition right up front.
The breaking point for me was when the narrator just flat out informs the reader that the way witches are treated in the fae realm is parallel to how queer kids are treated in the human world. Yes, I got that my dude, it's almost like that was the entire point. Please... Just learn to trust your audience to understand what a metaphor is.
The dialogue was likewise completely unbelievable, exchanges between characters that literally only exist in insular queer pockets of the internet. All the characters spoke with the same voice, that voice being the voice of a Tumblr user with an anime profile pic.
I wanted to like it. We need more literature in the world written by queer authors and for queer readers. But my God I had to DNF at about 100 pages in.
Let me preface this by saying that I understand this is a debut novel and every author is going to grow and improve with time. Edgmon isn't without promise, and the concept was strong, but the execution was where the whole thing fell down.
You know the phrase 'show, don't tell?' this book does the opposite, never trusting the reader to read between the lines, never allowing the reader to figure things out organically, just straight info-dumping exposition right up front.
The breaking point for me was when the narrator just flat out informs the reader that the way witches are treated in the fae realm is parallel to how queer kids are treated in the human world. Yes, I got that my dude, it's almost like that was the entire point. Please... Just learn to trust your audience to understand what a metaphor is.
The dialogue was likewise completely unbelievable, exchanges between characters that literally only exist in insular queer pockets of the internet. All the characters spoke with the same voice, that voice being the voice of a Tumblr user with an anime profile pic.
I wanted to like it. We need more literature in the world written by queer authors and for queer readers. But my God I had to DNF at about 100 pages in.
queerfatloud's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
3.75