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kristakp's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I listened to the audiobook and it took me a little bit to be able to articulate what I dont like about the author's writing style for this book: everything from the plot to the characters felt juvenile and shallow. It wasn't until I read some reviews upon finishing the book that I realized that apparently there is world building for this series in the author's other works. Since I haven't read those works, I can't comment on if they would've enhanced my reading experience for this novel.
Despite that, this audiobook was a decent companion for my solo road trip. It frustrated me that Evangeline didn't seem to have a strong sense of self-preservation and foresight, so I didn't care for a lot of the situations she found herself in. She never seems to ask questions when someone else doesn't something unexplained, which really just seemed like a way to advance the plot. "Being raised in poverty," as the prophecy states, doesn't seem to have forged any street-smarts in Evangeline. These were just a few aspects that I didn't enjoy about the story.
I do already have the second book downloaded on libby, so obviously I'm intrigued enough to want to continue reading.
Despite that, this audiobook was a decent companion for my solo road trip. It frustrated me that Evangeline didn't seem to have a strong sense of self-preservation and foresight, so I didn't care for a lot of the situations she found herself in. She never seems to ask questions when someone else doesn't something unexplained, which really just seemed like a way to advance the plot. "Being raised in poverty," as the prophecy states, doesn't seem to have forged any street-smarts in Evangeline. These were just a few aspects that I didn't enjoy about the story.
I do already have the second book downloaded on libby, so obviously I'm intrigued enough to want to continue reading.
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia and Panic attacks/disorders
Dubious consentqueergoth_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-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
4.75
I enjoyed this book a lot. Like a lot a lot. I don't like to admit it out loud but I'm a bit of a hopeless romantic and this fed into that so well. It's got everything I love, fantasy and fairytale and romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Toxic relationship, Grief, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism