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ashley_reya's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-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
5.0
I took some time after finishing the first book in this series for book club to come back and read the next in the series. Which was exactly what I needed, because this time I picked up the story b/c I missed the characters/world. I missed Aadhya, Liu, Orion, The Scholomance, and most of all I missed El.
Novik did it again! Another beautiful story, a plot twist I didn’t see coming, and a cliffhanger that had me running to the library to pick up the next installment. Delightful dark academia…can’t wait to see what happens next!(now that they made it out..for the most part 🤞)
Novik did it again! Another beautiful story, a plot twist I didn’t see coming, and a cliffhanger that had me running to the library to pick up the next installment. Delightful dark academia…can’t wait to see what happens next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Murder
naturallylazy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This was a fun book from start to finish. You do need to read book one first, this one will almost not make sense without it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and War
holliesatchell's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Sexual content
bunnybird22's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
carleneslibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
I am enthralled. This series is so good? El is such a good narrator, she can do all the worldbuilding by telling stories about her life and I enjoy it. The characters are dynamic and real, and I am invested in the plot. I needed to know how El would get out of the school and graduate as the plot moved. The romance was sweet and realistic, and though there was more spice than I usually like, because the two characters were so themselves and sweet, and it was tastefully vague, it didn't feel like a spicy scene and it was easy to skip. I need the next book now so I can see how the story ends!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Violence
katasaurus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual content
cecetomas's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
slow-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
4.75
Disclaimer first: This book is DENSE. There is a lot of info dumping and stream of consciousness. It is not a quick read at all so if you're not into that you will hate this book. But me? I LOVE THIS BOOK. I already enjoyed the first in this trilogy but after a few months I decided to pick this one up and continue it and I'm so glad I did. Personally I love a stream of consciousness writing style- I feel like it makes the characters more relatable and entertaining. El's thoughts- particularly about Orion- had me CRACKING UP the whole ride through this book and I can't even count how many times I said "SAME GIRL" to one of her unhinged, mildly aggressive thoughts about a boy 😂
The end of the book had me on the edge of my seat and I absolutely cannot wait to finish this series and see where it takes me.
The end of the book had me on the edge of my seat and I absolutely cannot wait to finish this series and see where it takes me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual content and Death of parent
saskiahill's review against another edition
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Sexual content, and War
sawowza's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail