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raissasreads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kellyjanis's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
smokeandmirr0rs's review against another edition
4.0
As a Shakespeare girlie and a fantasy girlie you can only imagine how much I ate up a Romeo & Juliet retelling that involves magic and witches. Little slow in parts but beautifully written overall
natalie_mar's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
catherinesreads's review against another edition
2.0
I wasn’t really a fan of this book it was so long and boring I just felt like it dragged on with nothing actually to it. The only thing Russian about the witch family’s were their names. I didn’t think there was really much fantasy to it nothing about the other creatures, a little bit of magic in the 1st half and then in the 2nd half when their family members were killed they were somehow bringing them back with magic but didn’t really explain how(unless I’m just stupid and didnt get it
fsmeurinne's review against another edition
4.0
This was an incredible ride! Set in modern New York, this book combines witches, politics, and rival families in a way that hooked me from the start. The atmospheric writing, inspired by Koschei and Marya, and the clever Romeo & Juliet retelling added even more intrigue. The multi-perspective narrative kept me on my toes, eagerly anticipating when characters would catch up to what I already knew. The character development, especially Masha's journey of self-discovery and Sasha's struggles with love and loss, was incredible. The romance was poetic and heart-wrenching, and the last fifty pages had me glued to my seat. Although there were some slow-pacing moments, the intricate plots and diverse characters made it an exhilarating read. I highly recommend the audiobook narrated by Ferdelle Capistrano, whose performance truly brings the story to life.
gaelicpearl's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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? Yes
5.0