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crownoflaurel's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
I’m never big fan of Tam Lin adaptations; with the added age difference in between the two mcs, it’s even creepier than normal.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Stalking and Gaslighting
Minor: Toxic relationship and Toxic friendship
oshaniii's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Fire and Hemlock definitely isn't without its issues (the relationship between Polly and Tom and all of the iffiness thereof) but it's nevertheless a great book which I enjoyed reading. The writing is atmospheric, and I enjoyed the slow reveals and intricacies of the plot. For a children's book I thought it did a good job of handling the characters' painful relationships with gender and by extension with each other. And the fairytale elements were heartbreaking and poetic
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Toxic friendship
Minor: Sexism