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nat29's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Torture, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual content
theespressoedition's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Much like the first book, Legendary takes place during the magical - and terrifying - world of Caraval. It's full of illusions and grandeur. Again, no one is who you expect them to be, in the best way possible.
I've never really loved Tella's character, so I can't say that this middle book is my favorite. But I will say that this second time around with reading it was much more enjoyable even than the first time. I remembered some of what happened, so the plot twists didn't give me the GASP moments like they once did, but I don't mind. For anyone reading for the first time, know there are some cool twists but it's also not quite as unpredictable as the first. You can kind of see some of it coming before it happens.
It does introduce Jacks, who I think is fascinating. He's a fabulously complex character and I really enjoyed his banter with Tella. (This made me extra excited to read Once Upon a Broken Heart this autumn)!
Since it's the middle book, there's not a ton to say without giving away spoilers. If you've gotten to this book and haven't adored every moment of it, just keep going. It's all leading up to a spectacular Finale (pun 100% intended).
I've never really loved Tella's character, so I can't say that this middle book is my favorite. But I will say that this second time around with reading it was much more enjoyable even than the first time. I remembered some of what happened, so the plot twists didn't give me the GASP moments like they once did, but I don't mind. For anyone reading for the first time, know there are some cool twists but it's also not quite as unpredictable as the first. You can kind of see some of it coming before it happens.
It does introduce Jacks, who I think is fascinating. He's a fabulously complex character and I really enjoyed his banter with Tella. (This made me extra excited to read Once Upon a Broken Heart this autumn)!
Since it's the middle book, there's not a ton to say without giving away spoilers. If you've gotten to this book and haven't adored every moment of it, just keep going. It's all leading up to a spectacular Finale (pun 100% intended).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Torture