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liza_bean's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Of all of Charlie N. Holmburg's books, this is not my most favorite, but I still thought it was quite charming. The troll/trollis culture she creates was fun to read about, and it ends on a lovely hopeful note that makes me wish for a novella companion showing the aftermath of this story.
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence, Blood, and Classism
wheeliechick's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
wilybooklover's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
3.0
This book had an interesting premise, and I liked a lot of things about it, but ultimately it was a little bit disappointing.
Lark was a very engaging heroine, and Azmar was a lovely love interest for her. I particularly liked that he was a bit of an outlier amongst the trollis, with his soft, kind ways (much like Lark was an outlier amongst humans with her power). I liked their romance but often felt as though some important moments were glossed over and not given the emotional depth they should’ve had.
I’m not sure if it’s because Lark is so young but the tone read a bit YA, which isn’t really my cup of tea. I also felt as though the worldbuilding was a bit lacking. The ending felt a bit rushed — I would’ve liked to see how Lark and Azmar actually settled into Tayler’s township, rather than ending on their decision to leave.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Physical abuse, Violence, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Blood, Stalking, and Classism
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Rape, and Death of parent
kmack79's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The story was mainly plot driven and the MFC was treated poorly and she found family elsewhere. The chaste system prejudices and society issues was a huge part of the book. It's a fantasy with some romance. It was interesting but the world building was lacking a tad and characters needed more development for more relatable dimension. Overall it was a decent read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, War, and Classism
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