dame_with_a_case's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
inbetweenthepagesofabook's review against another edition
4.0
This was a cute, fast-paced story! If you are a fan of romantasy without the spice, I recommend this book. I was a little confused by the magic system, but the world it’s set in reminds me of ACOTAR. The MMC in this one was a refresher from the typical prickly and moody male characters that are described as “brutally beautiful” or whatever that is usually in fantasy. The book doesn’t take too long to read, either!
themothermermaid's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
myadrinkscoffee's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.25
kpopbabo's review against another edition
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a short novella that is part of a series. I didn't realize it was part of a series and felt like I was missing world building. It was fast paced but felt like some scenes had whole parts cut out of them. I think it needed another 100 pages. I did like the ML and FL.
ryann2011's review against another edition
4.0
This book was the arranged marriage, the cursed love and the one bed trope done right.
Also the 4 parts of the book have a beautiful illustration that goes with them and it really helped seeing the characters. Made it that much easier to love them.
This was fade to black spice which means just when I was getting excited for our MCs the fun was taken off page which I get that spice isn’t everything but I would have really loved some. The MMC goes through a huge character arc imo and I lived watching him evolve and change and watching these 2 come together. I live a veiled FMC and a cursed prince so this book was a delight to read!
And the epilogue!
Also the 4 parts of the book have a beautiful illustration that goes with them and it really helped seeing the characters. Made it that much easier to love them.
This was fade to black spice which means just when I was getting excited for our MCs the fun was taken off page which I get that spice isn’t everything but I would have really loved some. The MMC goes through a huge character arc imo and I lived watching him evolve and change and watching these 2 come together. I live a veiled FMC and a cursed prince so this book was a delight to read!
And the epilogue!
adoe's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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
3.0
vtran29's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
mk217's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Enjoyed the plot, would’ve preferred it more fleshed out but it’s a novella
libraryofabibliotaph's review
4.0
Reversed Eros and Psyche retelling with Greek and Egyptian elements.
I didn’t know what to expect from this novel since I was unfamiliar with this specific myth. Now that I’ve read it I can safely say that it’s an interesting story that will appeal to all mythology lovers. The Greek and Egyptian words can make this story a little bit harder to follow, but don’t fear, there is a glossary at the beginning of the book. The story itself is mysterious from the very beginning. You start with only a little bit of information and discover the rest on the go, piece by piece. It’s very fitting because the main characters don’t know everything from the start either. Both Ahmed and Euthalia are interesting and likeable characters. The internal battle each one of them has to fight is well executed. There is also a lot of pining involved
I didn’t know what to expect from this novel since I was unfamiliar with this specific myth. Now that I’ve read it I can safely say that it’s an interesting story that will appeal to all mythology lovers. The Greek and Egyptian words can make this story a little bit harder to follow, but don’t fear, there is a glossary at the beginning of the book. The story itself is mysterious from the very beginning. You start with only a little bit of information and discover the rest on the go, piece by piece. It’s very fitting because the main characters don’t know everything from the start either. Both Ahmed and Euthalia are interesting and likeable characters. The internal battle each one of them has to fight is well executed. There is also a lot of pining involved