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1121087's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This book was really good! I really enjoyed the characters and the plot! It was a little slow at the beginning, but it got very fast at the end. I love Jacks! I always love a good morally grey character! I love his mean flirty style and his sad past that we do not know much about yet! I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder
var_klar's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
At first, the pacing was a bit off and everything happened quite fast without an introduction. However, as the story continued, it got a lot better. The whole story is very whimsical and fairytale-like and Garber's writing style is beautiful. I also did not expect the plot for the most part, except for something being off with Marisol .
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Death of parent, and Murder
noellegrace8's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I cannot express how much I love this. Jacks x Evangeline's dynamic just works. He is mean and dark and full of desire, but in a way that makes you know there's a reason he is the way that he is, which gives you hope for him as naive as Evangeline's. He's a fully fleshed out character. She is as well, good-hearted and smart but fully capable of making mistakes. She's like a sweet fluffy pink frosted cupcake. They make every scene interesting. I hate Marisol's character though - she's very much like Taryn from Folk of the Air. And the plot does not disappoint. It is crisp and new, an almost-redo on old fairytales and prophecy stories. So much of the worldbulding/lore and plot twists here are fresh. And I adore the descriptions of all the dresses!!
I give Rebecca Soler's performance 4.5/5⭐️. She gives a steadily good performance in which the listener can tell the difference between the characters. However, sometimes her vocals are far too loud/unequalized.
I give Rebecca Soler's performance 4.5/5⭐️. She gives a steadily good performance in which the listener can tell the difference between the characters. However, sometimes her vocals are far too loud/unequalized.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Grief, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
lucyrinehart's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
heather_freshparchment's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
trespie's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent
emilywemily6's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I am loving how this author is expanding on the world of the Caraval series. I think Evangeline more than the Dragna sisters and I think it’s because while she acts like a teenager and makes mistakes, she also tries to fix them in very heroic ways. She is flawed and young but I still see her strengths in this book. Her efforts to do the right thing made for an interesting story with lots of dynamics, and leads into the future books well. I also felt like I never knew what would happen next in the story. Lots of plot twists I didn’t see coming, which made for a fun and quick read. I’m so excited to continue reading this series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent and Classism
reminiscences's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
jessversteeg's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Caraval was dark and broody, but OUABH is bright and sugary. It reminds me of pink cupcakes and enchantments. But maybe that’s because my cover is all pink. The beginning of the story runs concurrently with the events of Finale, in a different part of town but Jacks is at the center of it all.
Jacks is a fun character, though his devil-may-care attitude is not quite vicious/indifferent to be convincing. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series, but at this point I’m not expecting it to blow me away. I do love the cupcake-enchantment-winter-wonderland vibe, though.
Jacks is a fun character, though his devil-may-care attitude is not quite vicious/indifferent to be convincing. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series, but at this point I’m not expecting it to blow me away. I do love the cupcake-enchantment-winter-wonderland vibe, though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Death of parent
wrappingpaper's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.0
i get the hype!! this book got me out of a few month long reading slump - the world is so magical in such a casual and cozy way.
would recommend reading in winter not in the middle of a heat wave like i did to feel more immersed in the setting lol. overall tho great story, great characters, interesting plot points - can’t wait to get my hands on the second book to start it asap!!
ps. if you love vampires and princes - READ THIS RN
would recommend reading in winter not in the middle of a heat wave like i did to feel more immersed in the setting lol. overall tho great story, great characters, interesting plot points - can’t wait to get my hands on the second book to start it asap!!
ps. if you love vampires and princes - READ THIS RN
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Blood, Grief, and Murder