Reviews with content warning for Child abuse - Unseelie

This is definitely a YA book, but it's still a good read. It does drag a bit in the middle but overall I enjoyed the story and characters.

As an autistic person, I could heavily relate to the things Seelie would think, say, or do. The fact that this was written by an autistic author really makes it that much better, especially since I too could relate.

Definitely recommend giving it a read if you're interested in magic, faeries (Seelie & Unseelie), friendship/bonds grown during a difficult adventure, and warring minds.

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kassidyreads's review

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adventurous 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

3.5

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overthefroggymoon's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted 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

3.75

I had a whole review written out that was PERFECT. and then i accidentally closed the tab. i will try to recapture the magic but will probably fail.

Unseelie is the first YA fantasy novel of its kind to latch onto me. Though i went some time without revisiting it, it was always at the back of my mind

much like a familiar specter

, beckoning me to continue.

It is a lovely adventure story with a depiction and delivery of an autistic main character that at times made me go yes! that's it!

The romance had brilliant levels of chemistry that made it so much fun, and that i can't wait to continue following.
And yes, I am crossing all my limbs that the next book will contain a certain f/f pairing.

Unfortunately, the book does suffer from a repetitive writing style that at times made it feel like somethings were only written to pad out the word count. As well as that, there were some parts where the writing left me confused - characters would go from standing, to sitting, to right in front of another person without warning, and it took me out of the flow of reading as i would sit back and try to work out where everyone was situated in a scene.

Overall, this was a very fun read with writing that made me gasp and laugh at times. very excited for the sequel !!!

-- for no ones benefit but my own, to me Olani is a cross between Cinderella from d20's neverafter series and beau from m9; Raze is pure finnick odair; Isolde is Kit from Willow; Iselia is Wanda Maximoff meets Crazy Jane and the jury is still out on whether or not

Gossamer

is hot --

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hales_1243's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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zimmermanrl15's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional tense fast-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

3.5

I loved Ivelisse's ability to create an autistic character without using the word autism. The signs were so subtle, but very obvious to someone who knows a decent bit about autism. I'd really love to see more disability representation written by authors who have said disabilities going forward! I think its the best way to ensure the disabilities aren't being misrepresented.

I've been impatiently waiting for the sequel to this book because I just need to know what's going to happening to our cast of characters.

I just need to know what happens with the dragon, Leira, and Gossamer! Also the fact that Isolde is also a changeling!! That was such an amazing twist and I just need to know how its going to play out in the next book!

Ivelisse has become an auto buy author for me. This book was such a lovely read that kept me up late at night and pulling a "Just one more chapter" moment over and over again.

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