hannahbug's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
radhika_t's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
3.75 stars because omg i love jalal he’s so cute i really wish we got to see more of that end scene before the time jump. i also wish this was longer…
lizyn's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-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
3.75
thebookdance's review against another edition
5.0
This was really cute. Kinda short to clearly explain us their story but I loved it.
Their banters and stuff, and that scene where he climbs the tree to get her the flower even though he's scared of heights. I so wish this was bigger and I'm sooo hoping they end up together in 'the rose and the dagger' which comes out this month!!! Can't wait!!
Their banters and stuff, and that scene where he climbs the tree to get her the flower even though he's scared of heights. I so wish this was bigger and I'm sooo hoping they end up together in 'the rose and the dagger' which comes out this month!!! Can't wait!!
bak8382's review against another edition
4.0
This is a novella set before the action in [b:The Wrath & the Dawn|18798983|The Wrath & the Dawn (The Wrath & the Dawn, #1)|Renee Ahdieh|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1417956963s/18798983.jpg|26724902] featuring Jalal and Despina. Readers get their back story, and a bit more information on Ava.
chichiasanchen's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? N/A
5.0
marlireads's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed Despina and Jalal in The Wrath & the Dawn and I just loved seeing them in this novella. Ever since we found out about Despina's baby, I was curious to find out how this all came to be, how she was swept off her feet. And as always, the writing was beautiful and I just love that this wasn't too insta-lovey. Can't wait to finish the next novella before diving into The Rose & the Dagger. I just really hope this couple gets their HEA.
emiann2023's review against another edition
5.0
Renee Ahdieh has become one of my favorite authors, and the level of detail and skill in this novella is proof of why. She writes with such stunning elegance and saucy wit that her books are too good to ever pass over. I hope that we get more stories of this world in the future.
moochan's review against another edition
4.0
I loved most of it but Shazi n Khalid fell in love too quickly for me. One page they’re hurling insults, the next they’re cdeclsribg lovd. I like a slow burn, gradual acceptance. It was really well written though
lucy_qhuay's review against another edition
3.0
Jalal is very far from the perfect brilliance that is Khalid, but he seems to be a nice guy. I hope he does right by Despina. She's a good girl and deserves better.
Also, do you think she might have royal blood or is it just me reading too much in the things she said?