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joabroda's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
3.0
An Irish retelling of Beauty and the Beast that I neither loved nor hated, but will say, it is far too long for my taste and retellings are probably not a favorite of mine.
Caitrin runs from an abusive aunt and ends up at Whistling Tor a fortress of secrets and strange inhabitants. She retains a position in the household and then the book drags, a lot.
Not for me-but worth 3 stars as I was able to finish it.
Caitrin runs from an abusive aunt and ends up at Whistling Tor a fortress of secrets and strange inhabitants. She retains a position in the household and then the book drags, a lot.
Not for me-but worth 3 stars as I was able to finish it.
freevortex's review
4.0
I enjoyed the novelty of the twist on the Beauty and the Beast tale. The "reveal" is fairly obvious throughout, but I don't think that detracts from the story in this case.
meghaha's review
4.0
So I started this yesterday and then read it all in one sitting. I looked at the clock and it was five in the morning when I'd finished. I think I might have had tears in my eyes at one point and felt emotions. Embarrassing. I'm even now getting a copy of Wildwood Dancing to start reading, even though I'm terribly sleep deprived. Curse Juliet Marillier!
mairelon's review
5.0
Ok look it was a bit predictable and the Big Twist was pretty easy to figure out early on but I just loved this book. I'm now 5 out of 5 for loving Juliet Marillier's books so I might have to keep going.
ana_bernardes's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
icapturethecastle's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Violence, and Sexual harassment
theplantsalivesed's review
4.0
In a lot of ways this is a beautiful book.
Fundamentally, it is about love:
That of lovers, of families, of friends and allies.
The excitement of new love and the joy of reconnecting.
The necessity of love in overcoming fear, whether self-doubt or genuine terror.
The horrific, twisted definition of 'love' used to manipulate and abuse (That is, controlling the victim to believe that this ill treatment is somehow an expression of love. Using a veneer of 'love' to hide such abuse from those surrounding the victim).
The pain and grief of losing a loved one, of any sort.
I recommend it.
Fundamentally, it is about love:
That of lovers, of families, of friends and allies.
The excitement of new love and the joy of reconnecting.
The necessity of love in overcoming fear, whether self-doubt or genuine terror.
The horrific, twisted definition of 'love' used to manipulate and abuse (That is, controlling the victim to believe that this ill treatment is somehow an expression of love. Using a veneer of 'love' to hide such abuse from those surrounding the victim).
The pain and grief of losing a loved one, of any sort.
I recommend it.
emelialangstone's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5