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kmxler's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
I've always loved this series but only got to read a few of them when I was younger. Now that I've gotten back into reading I realized I still feel the same! These are easy reads with a pleasant mix of magic, teen angst/love, and mythical beings. They're hard to put down and I finished this one in a single day :) I haven't been big on vamps ever but they aren't gory or super cringy I'm this plot. There's less focus on on just sucking blood and more on the storyline. Can't wait to read all of them.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
The mentions are small but I didn't want anyone to be caught off guard in any way!nick13's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
Ok, let me say this first, this book is not very good. Now that that's over with, let me also say that this book is also really damn good! Not in the good way, but because the writing is so bad it's really enjoyable. One minute characters are cussing and calling people sluts and then the main character says someone is poopy, like, wtf!
Along side this terrible writing, the beginning is so rushed it gives me whiplash and the main character a hollow bitch who thinks they are awful yet amazing! Yet, I enjoyed almost every moment of this book! There are so many things wrong with it and the rip-off of Twilight it starts out as yet the rip-off of Harry Potter it ends as is so bizarre that I can't help but love it. That and the characters, love interests, and the actually kind of intriguing plot at the end just kept hooking me in!
I'm giving this book a 2.25 solely due to the bad pacing, bad writing techniques, and overall terribleness of this book, but I will continue this story because it a 2 star read that feels like a 4!
Along side this terrible writing, the beginning is so rushed it gives me whiplash and the main character a hollow bitch who thinks they are awful yet amazing! Yet, I enjoyed almost every moment of this book! There are so many things wrong with it and the rip-off of Twilight it starts out as yet the rip-off of Harry Potter it ends as is so bizarre that I can't help but love it. That and the characters, love interests, and the actually kind of intriguing plot at the end just kept hooking me in!
I'm giving this book a 2.25 solely due to the bad pacing, bad writing techniques, and overall terribleness of this book, but I will continue this story because it a 2 star read that feels like a 4!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Body shaming, Child death, Drug use, Homophobia, and Alcohol