azrieldds's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I like the pace at which the story progressed and the satisfying ending ngl
Fuck Jak's mum man fr
Horrible
Would've been a cool plot twist if she was the original woman
But yeah
Wouldn't reread but a nice one time read
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Toxic relationship, Murder, Injury/injury detail, Confinement, and Death
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Death of parent
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
diana_raquel's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Beauty and the Beast is one of my favorite fairy tales. So, I'm always looking for retellings of this fairy tale. However, I can seem to find one retelling that I truly love. A Court of Thorns and Roses was marked as a Beauty and the Beast retelling but I'm still waiting for someone to explain to me how that trainwreck of a book is a retelling. So I was a little reticent when I discover this book. But I decided to read it!
I really liked this book. It is not what I expected from a retelling, but it is a solid book. As a retelling, I think that it falls a little too short (but, at least, it can be considered as a retelling). As a story, it is a solid and well-developed story. The characters are interesting and well-written. The plot twists happen at the right time and are completely unexpected.
Overall, it's a solid story that I recommend if you're looking for retellings that can be their own story.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Murder, Blood, Death of parent, Confinement, and Injury/injury detail
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Torture, Suicide, Abandonment, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
nevermoregothic's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Child abuse, Torture, and Kidnapping
Minor: Suicide attempt, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Toxic relationship
apersonfromflorida's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Self harm, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Confinement
Minor: Grief