em19isl's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
numbat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
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? No
4.0
A mix of fairytale and war drama this book is couched in tragedy and hope. The magical realism elements are woven expertly through out the story and tie everything up very neatly.
jinxed's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.75
catherine_noblett's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
megjeff's review against another edition
5.0
i tend not to use the word ‘underrated’, but this book definitely deserves it!! a new favourite, and it’s so pretty too!!
iamastraythought's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Murder
Moderate: Child death and Torture
taroteacup's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. This book was enchanting. You want a dark fairytale with beauty, danger and a taste of the cruel hand of life with a beautifully illustrated touch of magic ? This book. This one. What a fantastic movie based novel- Cornelia draws the story to life in such ways that make me feel as if the book is breathing and growing in my hands. Fantastic read I wished their was more to it. A definite favorite forever.
the_page_traveller's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
thereadingwombat's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
aamupala's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75