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november22's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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
This book was a ride. What I thought would be a simple retelling was actually a full experience. I loved the writing style. It was immersive and intrigued me to keep reading. I couldn't put this book down. Some chapters felt a bit long for what was happening. I don't want to include chapter spoilers in this review so I won't explain in dept. But these chapters were mostly worldbuilding, describing what was happening etc. I felt like these chapters slowed down the story a bit. Nonetheless, they are a big reason as to why the story was immersive.
Vanja is a great main character. Intricate, cunning, vulnerable and actuallya softy (in my humble opinion) . The way that her different 'personas' were described and handled made it truly seem like they were different people. I loved reading about who she trul felt while being those people. I loved Emeric. He's both similar and the complete opposite of Vanja. There interactions were a lot of fun to read. He really brought out Vanja's soft side.
Overall a solid plot, good characters and even better twists.
Vanja is a great main character. Intricate, cunning, vulnerable and actually
Overall a solid plot, good characters and even better twists.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Blood, and Abandonment
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Violence
Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Cursing, Eating disorder, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail
elladunker's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bookcase16's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
pink0cto21's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
kaelajo's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
caitcat123's review against another edition
3.0
liked the world, hated the mc and most of the characters. also don’t let the lgbtq fool you, the lesbian is not the mc. the end just gets way too ya and match-makey
starccato's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
2.5
claysjenna's review against another edition
4.0
This was so good. I love the world. I loved the characters. I loved the romance even tho it wasn’t the main part of the story. I can’t wait to start Painted Devils.
chrysanthxmum's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Murder, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death and War