superchemgirl's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
lsoccer12's review
4.0
Strong premise and characters, worn down a bit by pacing and telling not showing. Impressive fantasy debut, can't wait for more from this author!
looneysoysauce's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
mk_loisirs's review
3.0
I read it, skimmed it and was left with no feelings either way.
I know people who absolutely love this book so don’t let my apathy deter you from trying it!
I know people who absolutely love this book so don’t let my apathy deter you from trying it!
restlessreaderjay's review
2.5
I tried I tried SO HARD to get into this book. I’ve been reading it off and on for 6 months and finally finished and, well - I’m disappointed. I love Beauty and the Beast, I love Red Riding Hood, I love stories that deal with slow burns and wolf imagery. This should have been a 5/5 for me but it wasn’t. The first 100 pages or so dragged, and the romance just wasn’t compelling enough for me. Will not be reading the sequel.
aliciasplendeur's review
5.0
The First Daughter is for the Throne.
The Second Daughter is for the Wolf.
This dark fantasy is about a young woman who must be sacrificed to the Wolf of the Wood, in order to save her kingdom. But not all legends are true and the Wolf isn't the only danger lurking in the woods.
This was a last-minute grab for me and I'm so glad I found it. From the beginning to the end this book was pretty great. This world was dark and complex but I don't want to give anything away. If the blurb is enticing enough, go in blind and enjoy this book.
Neve and her sister Red are twins. Neve is set to be Queen and Red is destined for the Wolf. Neve is trying to convince Red to stay but Red is ready to fulfill her obligations. When she enters the woods, she feels this pull leading her to the Wolf. Only he's not a wolf, he's a man. And that pull is magic she just needs to figure out how to control it/use it.
Working on review
The Second Daughter is for the Wolf.
This dark fantasy is about a young woman who must be sacrificed to the Wolf of the Wood, in order to save her kingdom. But not all legends are true and the Wolf isn't the only danger lurking in the woods.
This was a last-minute grab for me and I'm so glad I found it. From the beginning to the end this book was pretty great. This world was dark and complex but I don't want to give anything away. If the blurb is enticing enough, go in blind and enjoy this book.
Neve and her sister Red are twins. Neve is set to be Queen and Red is destined for the Wolf. Neve is trying to convince Red to stay but Red is ready to fulfill her obligations. When she enters the woods, she feels this pull leading her to the Wolf. Only he's not a wolf, he's a man. And that pull is magic she just needs to figure out how to control it/use it.
Working on review
peacefulwarrior's review
4.0
Red riding hood/ beauty and the beast. This novel is a twist between the two. I enjoyed reading the story and I loved the plot and aesthetic. The only thing is I thought the slow was slow at parts. I loved the connection between the characters (although I truly would understand if you didn’t). I can’t wait to read part two .
ththalassocracy's review
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5