cocolamoco's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
lolzyuh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
LUVED THIS ONE GUYS!!!! it was the right pace for me and still gave all the juicy details and goss about the characters lol. The twists were predictable but idk if it's just cause I read about the book online first??? Anyways SEE YA SOON LEGENDARY!!!!!!@
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse
annamay1021's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Domestic abuse, and Blood
booktrovertreader's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Violence, Sexual assault, and Sexism
chiaraculpo's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
<verso la metà del libro mi stavo un po' stufando però mi è piaciuto il colpo di scena finale. Tella non mi piace come personaggio, nonostante volesse aiutare la sorella si è presa gioco di lei e l'ha fatta molto soffrire, alla fine ha esagerato. Mi è piaciuta l'evoluzione di Rossella e mi piace Julien come personaggio anche se non so se l'avrei perdonato così velocemente alla fine.> In generale mi è piaciuto, l'ho letto abbastanza velocemente, credo che proverò a leggere anche il secondo perché il finale mi ha incuriosita.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Death, Murder, Violence, and Torture
Moderate: Blood, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
kitcatavo's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
There is familial abuse pretty early on. So that’s a trigger warning that could’ve been nice.
It’s very clear from the start that we are meant to love and hate each of these characters. Obviously it add to the mystery of the story. However, I would’ve liked a bit more development for the redeeming moments of specific character. Just all of a sudden, Scarlett is In love with Julian. Oooooook…?
Overall I did the like plot twists and surprises in this book.
It’s very clear from the start that we are meant to love and hate each of these characters. Obviously it add to the mystery of the story. However, I would’ve liked a bit more development for the redeeming moments of specific character. Just all of a sudden, Scarlett is In love with Julian. Oooooook…?
Overall I did the like plot twists and surprises in this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
sophs_mood_reading_room's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.5
Two sisters (Tella, an impulsive younger sister and Scarlett an older protective, conservative sister) flee an abusive father to take part in an annual, mysterious magical game to secure the prize, a wish. Throw in a handsome man who helps one minute and disappears the next, actors whose aim is to help and deceive you (you just don’t know which) and a kidnapping and you have a whole lot of thinking to do.
This novel (although a little slow to get the the action at first) pops the reader into a magical world where anything is possible although non of it is real (or so you are told). Every chapter comes with twists and turns and just when you think you (and the protagonist) have figured it out, suddenly you have it all wrong again.
The last 1/3 of the book really gets action packed and even in the end you have questions and still want to know more.
The descriptive writing was beautiful, I really felt I could picture the beautiful sets of the game. And the way in which the protagonist could see colour with her feelings made for such beautiful imagery and really got the sentiment across.
There were really clever and fun magical elements such as how the fortune teller discovered peoples inner desires and the affects of the drink to see clearly. I also loved that I didn’t guess what was going on at all as this is often a let down when reading fantasy books. I can’t wait to continue the series.
This novel (although a little slow to get the the action at first) pops the reader into a magical world where anything is possible although non of it is real (or so you are told). Every chapter comes with twists and turns and just when you think you (and the protagonist) have figured it out, suddenly you have it all wrong again.
The last 1/3 of the book really gets action packed and even in the end you have questions and still want to know more.
The descriptive writing was beautiful, I really felt I could picture the beautiful sets of the game. And the way in which the protagonist could see colour with her feelings made for such beautiful imagery and really got the sentiment across.
There were really clever and fun magical elements such as how the fortune teller discovered peoples inner desires and the affects of the drink to see clearly. I also loved that I didn’t guess what was going on at all as this is often a let down when reading fantasy books. I can’t wait to continue the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Suicide, Kidnapping, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse
visteorra's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Suicide
Moderate: Murder
rdmoreland0801's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I heard I should’ve read this series before OUABH, but I had already read it. I decided to go back and listen to the Caraval series before ACFTL is released.
I didn’t care for the narrator at first, then realized it was the same narrator as OUABH - who I loved. Turns out, I just can’t stand Scarlett.
I did not care for Scarlett. There was just something about her that annoyed me. Tells wasn’t much better. I adored Julian and would love to see more of him. Governor Draggna can go to hell where he belongs.
I will continue with the series to hopefully get a better backstory, but I do hope it improves with book two.
I didn’t care for the narrator at first, then realized it was the same narrator as OUABH - who I loved. Turns out, I just can’t stand Scarlett.
I did not care for Scarlett. There was just something about her that annoyed me. Tells wasn’t much better. I adored Julian and would love to see more of him. Governor Draggna can go to hell where he belongs.
I will continue with the series to hopefully get a better backstory, but I do hope it improves with book two.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Violence, Child abuse, Death, and Domestic abuse
lollipup's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Violence