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sara11_reads's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyable story with non-traditional main characters - one is short and round and the other a trans man. However, there just wasn't enough going on here - the conflict was more Andrea just being stubborn than anything else. I'll read more by this author because I liked the characters, the world building, and the writing - I just wanted more conflict/plot.
solly's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great, quick read, I loved it. The characters were amazing, I loved their dynamic and arguments, and the glimpse into the worlbuilding was great, even though I would have loved knowing more about spells and mechanical animation in this universe!
amris's review
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Transphobia, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Dysphoria
_lil_'s review against another edition
1.0
I’m about to have to DNF this. Is it ever explained what mechanical animation is?
From what I’m understanding of the storyline they’re supposed to be on rival sides of science but they’re both doing the same thing? Like animating things by magic. I’m so confused. Why are they rivals? It sounds like they’re doing the same research?
It’s literally my job to interpret and analyze literature and this is frustrating me to no end that I can’t figure it out.
From what I’m understanding of the storyline they’re supposed to be on rival sides of science but they’re both doing the same thing? Like animating things by magic. I’m so confused. Why are they rivals? It sounds like they’re doing the same research?
It’s literally my job to interpret and analyze literature and this is frustrating me to no end that I can’t figure it out.
gkepps's review
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? Yes
3.5
ashleyreadsanything's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
luketolvaj's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
jackiehorne's review against another edition
2.0
This read like a first, undeveloped draft: lots of potential, but the fantasy world isn't at all fleshed-out, nor are the characters. And there are a lot of typos...
Disappointing.
Disappointing.
dreamerfreak's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
rayonx's review
3.0
This book in one sentence: Lord Andrea has difficulty securing funding for his unpopular branch of magical study, and he blames mechanical animation and its creator, the Marquis de la Marche who is both charming and infuriating.
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Steaminess: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
My recommendation: This story is cute, I enjoyed the trans representation, the enemies-to-lovers and the little bit of world building that was included. It just didn't feel like quite enough. It's fairly short, and although there is some really interesting ideas, especially regarding magic, it leaves you wishing the story was longer, that there was a little more depth.
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers
Content warnings: transphobia
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Steaminess: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
My recommendation: This story is cute, I enjoyed the trans representation, the enemies-to-lovers and the little bit of world building that was included. It just didn't feel like quite enough. It's fairly short, and although there is some really interesting ideas, especially regarding magic, it leaves you wishing the story was longer, that there was a little more depth.
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers
Content warnings: transphobia