pyromastyx's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Murder
Moderate: Torture
amongthestars's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, and Violence
trips's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
mysterious
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? No
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this! The beginning is quite slow but once more and more mysteries are discovered, the plot really gets rolling. The plot involves a mysterious inheritance, and that in itself is generally enough to get me to try out the book!
I loved Briseis's moms, the various interesting characters in the small town Briseis has found herself in, and all the plant-y visuals.
My only major critique is that the story has about 5 too many references to extremely current pop culture, to the point where I don't think this book will age very well, and the book spoils a movie that isn't particularly old (is that even allowed? lol), it just felt weird to include.
The plot involves a lot of Greek mythology, so if you like books like Percy Jackson, I'd give this a try.
I loved Briseis's moms, the various interesting characters in the small town Briseis has found herself in, and all the plant-y visuals.
My only major critique is that the story has about 5 too many references to extremely current pop culture, to the point where I don't think this book will age very well, and the book spoils a movie that isn't particularly old (is that even allowed? lol), it just felt weird to include.
The plot involves a lot of Greek mythology, so if you like books like Percy Jackson, I'd give this a try.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Violence
asourceoffiction's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
One of my favourite genres is magical realism. I like our world, with a little something extra. So this was totally up my street. It's delightfully mysterious, and just the right side of creepy.
I adored Briseis and her family and was immediately intrigued in their history, and that of Briseis's birth family. The tie to Greek mythology was fascinating, particularly when its ties to history were investigated.
The story is gripping, emotional and scary, and the huge cliffhanger at the end left me desperate for the next book in the series!
I adored Briseis and her family and was immediately intrigued in their history, and that of Briseis's birth family. The tie to Greek mythology was fascinating, particularly when its ties to history were investigated.
The story is gripping, emotional and scary, and the huge cliffhanger at the end left me desperate for the next book in the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, and Violence
sonygaystation's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gore, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Grief, Toxic friendship, and Pregnancy
lennie_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, Death, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
beth019's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-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
5.0
Amazing writing that compels you so much that it is difficult to put the book down. I absolutely adore the interactions between the characters in the book and how realistic their characterisations are! Overall, it's an incredible sapphic fantasy with both Greek mythology and plant magic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
befrazzledenby's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Death, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Gore, and Blood
vegan5533's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Loved this book! It’s wonderful. Focus is on a young woman learning about her biological family and magical abilities, while her adoptive family supports her through this journey. It’s wrapped in mythology and filled with plants!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death of parent
Spoiler
there is some violence and there is a sudden loss of a parentSpoiler
bek_p87's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.5
I very much enjoyed this from Bayron, even more so that 'Cinderella Is Dead', which I read earlier this year and loved. Greek mythology, plant magic, a mysterious inheritance, and Black queer people just existing - this had so many fantastic aspects. I can't wait to read 'This Wicked Fate' and find out what happens next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Moderate: Death of parent and Gaslighting