giorgioamani's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
beaureads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
lshirley's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
justliliblue's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
katevaliant's review against another edition
4.0
Nina has telekinetic abilities, which isn't considered ladylike and she is at odds with her cousin Valerie. After meeting Nina at a party, telekinetic entertainer Hector decides to pursue her to get closer to Valerie, the woman he is truly interested in. He helps Nina master her telekinetic abilities, but his secret for courting her could destroy their relationship when she discovers the truth.
I enjoyed the way the historical feel intertwined with the fantasy elements. This is a character-driven slow burn told from all 3 points of view. The story made me pity Nina for the secret Valerie and Hector were hiding from her. I do wish I would have liked Hector more, but courting Nina to get closer to Valerie caused me to dislike him and Valerie from the start too much. Great story for those who like love triangles and fantasy takes on socialites.
I enjoyed the way the historical feel intertwined with the fantasy elements. This is a character-driven slow burn told from all 3 points of view. The story made me pity Nina for the secret Valerie and Hector were hiding from her. I do wish I would have liked Hector more, but courting Nina to get closer to Valerie caused me to dislike him and Valerie from the start too much. Great story for those who like love triangles and fantasy takes on socialites.
jenndmitis's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
3.75
This was slow, but it ended well.
chloe_f's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
allthatnas's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
theliteraryloot's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
meredithwilkinson's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
3.5
This book just sort of moseyed along. I was invested enough to want justice for the likeable characters, and comeuppance for the unlikable ones. Overall, I liked reading this book, but I don't expect to remember much about either the storyline or the characters. My main takeaway is delight in Silvia Moreno-Garcia's range; I very much appreciate how different her books are - but always so interesting and enjoyable.