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emlyy_who's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Death of parent and Abandonment
luckykosmos's review
mysterious
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
4.0
I'm simply obsessed with the way KRP writes character dynamics. It was really refreshing to come off a different book thinking I hated miscommunication tropes, only to watch Marlow and Adrius stumble their words around each other in pursuit of the mystery and never quite knowing where their power dynamic stood. Very interested to see where book 2 goes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Minor: Abandonment
fromjuliereads's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.5
I loved this book! I think Katy Rose Pool is quickly becoming a favourite author for me. Her characters are just so fantastic! Not to mention that she does a great job of giving the reader the information for backstories and the world with it feeling seamlessly weaved in - at least to me. And the twists in this book were well done! I loved the reveals.
My one small criticism is that I felt like I learned things integral to a character a little ways into this book. Which is nothing bad, but it kind of had me stopping for a second trying to remember if I already knew that detail but I don't think I did... it didn't take away from the experience for me, but was something I noticed. But I LOVED these characters. Marlow and Adrius are fantastic, I want more o Gemma, and PROTECT SWIFT AT ALL COSTS.
My one small criticism is that I felt like I learned things integral to a character a little ways into this book. Which is nothing bad, but it kind of had me stopping for a second trying to remember if I already knew that detail but I don't think I did... it didn't take away from the experience for me, but was something I noticed. But I LOVED these characters. Marlow and Adrius are fantastic, I want more o Gemma, and PROTECT SWIFT AT ALL COSTS.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism