vortacist's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
astrocat42's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
witchivor's review against another edition
4.0
I love this series, and this is the best book yet. We learn a lot more about Toby, her past, and her mother, but are left with a whole host of other questions. The mystery in this novel is a little obvious at times, but it works.
morchels's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-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
5.0
In this book we get to see more of the fae world of San Francisco. We also learn a lot about Toby. I really could not put this book down. The author weaves such a nice bloody sad exciting story each time and more gets revealed each time. It's truly fascinating.
booksandbreadcrumbs's review against another edition
4.5
This series is getting SO good omg!!! I'm so glad I'm reading it and so excited to continue on.
kristie_beth's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
linguana's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
flat_castle's review against another edition
3.0
There are a lot of neat ideas in the October series, and I like the interpretations of the fairy tales, lore, etc.
I am, however, very tired of the instances where someone speaks and October mentions how she knows who the speaker is based on their voice. Having it rephrased over and over and used for scene openings is a bit dragging. It is done often enough in this book to be noticeable - and annoying.
I am, however, very tired of the instances where someone speaks and October mentions how she knows who the speaker is based on their voice. Having it rephrased over and over and used for scene openings is a bit dragging. It is done often enough in this book to be noticeable - and annoying.
katleap's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
This book is all sorts of crazy and its quite the ride.
Toby is awarded the duchy of Goldengreen by the Queen of mists and everything spirals from there. Lily, lady of the Tea Garden's is sick. When Luna Torquill is also struck down, Toby finds clues that Oleander de Mers is invovled. She must dodge the vicious Raysel, avoid being arrested for murder, cure the court of cats and stop seeing things.
My only real objection was how much Conner time there is in this book.
This book is all sorts of crazy and its quite the ride.
Toby is awarded the duchy of Goldengreen by the Queen of mists and everything spirals from there. Lily, lady of the Tea Garden's is sick. When Luna Torquill is also struck down, Toby finds clues that Oleander de Mers is invovled. She must dodge the vicious Raysel, avoid being arrested for murder, cure the court of cats and stop seeing things.
My only real objection was how much Conner time there is in this book.