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A Game of Malice and Greed by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
2 reviews
mels_reading_log's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is the Twisted Sister’s first book in their new series that takes place in the land of Osaria, thousands of years after the gods left the fae with no magic. I really think this series is going to be my favorite of all of theirs. It is a loose retelling of Aladdin, the guy finds a magical creature who can grant his every wish trapped in a golden coin and uses it to become a rich count to try to win over the princess. There is also a evil stepmother and tons of action and even angst and unrequited love. I can’t wait for the next one to come out, it’s so good!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Blood, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
crumbofcare's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I HIGHLY recommend reading the prequel novella (A Kingdom of Gods and Ruin) before starting this book. It will help you understand and relate to one of the characters far better.
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I loved this book and can't wait to read more from this series. The Villain was awful and the plot was intriguing.
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I love reluctant bromance stories like this. It was fun to read this and recognize the parallels to Aladdin (like realizing which character is the genie, Abu, Jafar, etc). I also enjoyed the parallels to Rapunzel.
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As a kid I loved watching Aladdin on repeat-- As an adult I'm happy I now have an Aladdin that aged up with me to be grittier, darker, and more compelling! I can always count on these authors to take me to "a whole new world". Can't wait to read more books in this series!
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#TeamCassius
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⚠️CW: This book does have a genie character which involves the "genie"/master dynamic due to the magic binding them, but (like aladdin) the master that we see does not abuse this dynamic. It does mention past masters that did not respect them and took advantage of this dynamic.
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I loved this book and can't wait to read more from this series. The Villain was awful and the plot was intriguing.
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I love reluctant bromance stories like this. It was fun to read this and recognize the parallels to Aladdin (like realizing which character is the genie, Abu, Jafar, etc). I also enjoyed the parallels to Rapunzel.
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As a kid I loved watching Aladdin on repeat-- As an adult I'm happy I now have an Aladdin that aged up with me to be grittier, darker, and more compelling! I can always count on these authors to take me to "a whole new world". Can't wait to read more books in this series!
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#TeamCassius
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⚠️CW: This book does have a genie character which involves the "genie"/master dynamic due to the magic binding them, but (like aladdin) the master that we see does not abuse this dynamic. It does mention past masters that did not respect them and took advantage of this dynamic.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Cannibalism, and Murder