The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! š
alicel'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? Yes
3.5
booksandlemonsquash's review
4.0
I received this book from the publisher via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
I definitely enjoyed this more than I thought I would, given Iām often not a fan of historical fiction. Turns out adding magic helps!
I did like our main crew, though there were lots of in group conflicts when I prefer a tighter knit crew. I did love the twists and turns those conflicts brought though! Camille and Ada in particular need to effing trust each other!! But they were super cute too. I did want to know a little more about our squad, but I feel thatās coming in book 2. From the way the ending played out, that would be hard to avoid! And I really enjoyed how that ending split our team.
I found getting to see a bit more about the French Revolution quite interesting as I only knew a little more than the basics, and I liked how it played into our tale our heists and secret magic. I also think the way the crew is āundergroundā is more realistic than other resistance novels Iāve read.
I definitely enjoyed this more than I thought I would, given Iām often not a fan of historical fiction. Turns out adding magic helps!
I did like our main crew, though there were lots of in group conflicts when I prefer a tighter knit crew. I did love the twists and turns those conflicts brought though! Camille and Ada in particular need to effing trust each other!! But they were super cute too. I did want to know a little more about our squad, but I feel thatās coming in book 2. From the way the ending played out, that would be hard to avoid! And I really enjoyed how that ending split our team.
I found getting to see a bit more about the French Revolution quite interesting as I only knew a little more than the basics, and I liked how it played into our tale our heists and secret magic. I also think the way the crew is āundergroundā is more realistic than other resistance novels Iāve read.
booksthatburn's review against another edition
Too visual of a narrative style for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Death, War, and Confinement
kitkat13's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
sillypunk's review
5.0
This is such a great story, looking forward to the rest of the series: https://blogendorff.com/2020/08/09/book-review-dangerous-remedy/
kris7's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
scrollsofdragons's review
4.0
3.5 That went quick, I guess because it was that enjoyable. I still wished the characters were fleshed out a little more, like I care but not as much as I would like but their bond was top notch. Al is of course my fave, he's such a bloody disaster I dig.
rosy_posy's review
adventurous
dark
informative
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Quite basic writing but enjoyable story, very fast paced with some twists and turns. I would have appreciated some more character background or development of side characters and relationships explored.