The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
the_bees_books's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
For those who like twisted fairytales, this unique take of Persian myths follows a princess who is poisonous to the touch, a roguish guard who seems too good to be true, and a snarky moth demon.
Believe me, this YA morally grey, but actually done well.Â
Believe me, this YA morally grey, but actually done well.Â
Graphic: Body horror, Religious bigotry, Chronic illness, and Confinement
Moderate: Grief, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Outing
Minor: Abandonment
mrsjoellebell's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, Violence, Abandonment, and Death
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Death of parent
meaganita's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
Some of the metaphors or symbolism was a bit heavy handed, but overall this was a really lovely story about trauma (both personal and familial), grief, healing, and acceptance. Soraya feels so real to me and I could see myself and many of my loved ones in her and the characters around her. The addition of the queer themes without the stigma of queerness as a plot point elevated her relationships to the other characters in the story and allowed it to truly blossom into a beautiful book about self-discovery. I absolutely loved it
Graphic: Bullying, Grief, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Blood and Violence
beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gore, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Grief
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