Reviews

Acolyte by Stephanie Fisher

zzheglova's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

5.0

I loved it so much! The character development, the tension, the time jumps, the bits and pieces of information fitting together at a perfect pace. It was slightly predictable, but that only made me want to read it more. It was one of those books I had to put down and take breaks from because it was becoming overwhelming and infuriating, and I just wanted to scream. I really loved the time jumps – they definitely made it stand out from other fae series, and I loved that it was a fantasy with romance, not a “romantasy” (though I love those too). Often, the romance is at the expense of other characters and storylines, but in this series, everything is very well balanced. On multiple occasions, it reminded me of Harry Potter. While the world-building could never quite match that, the resemblance made me love this book even more. It felt so cozy reading it. I’m devastated the next one isn’t out yet 😩.

chapters_of_mayhem's review against another edition

5.0

I absolutely adore this series and I’m so sad that the next book isn’t out yet. This book series cured my fantasy slump and I cannot recommended it enough. The concept is such an interesting take on somewhat overused aspects of fantasy and I’m so excited to see where it leads.

If you’re wanting a sign to read this book this is it. Do it.

sam2391's review

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

ohmanne_84's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual harassment

laurattwell's review against another edition

adventurous challenging tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

edey_books's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I honestly really struggled to get through this audiobook. I had to check it out twice before I finished it. I’m not even 100% sure why…

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War

Moderate: Genocide

hannahleigh's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

chloetaida's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kenobithenegotiator's review

dark mysterious tense

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

floe's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0