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smashley_rr's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
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? Yes
4.25
Overall this was a good read, but it was SO LONG! It is not the it necessarily dragged on, just took a long time to get through. The narration had a habit of starting a story, then recollecting a memory, and then returning to the present story. This isn't necessarily bad, just took some getting used to!
Also, please check CWs if you might have triggers for violence!
I'm not going to lie, I was REALLY taken aback when Anastasia went back in time. I had to stop reading for a bit before coming back to it because it just felt so out of left field. In the end, I think it worked out, but it was so jarring when that happened for me!
Also, please check CWs if you might have triggers for violence!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, Blood, Colonisation, and War
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual violence
midnightrose_reads's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Anastasia is a historical fantasy romance standalone from Sophie Lark, and her first ever fantasy book. It was a well researched emotional and harrowing read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
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