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plumeriade's review
3.0
i don't KNOW how i feel about this. on the one hand, i like Genevieve, the premise is fantastic, i enjoyed most of the story, and also spoiler alert two of the witches are LESBIANS. but there are also parts that just didn't do it for me. i know Genevieve is only a teenager but the romance drama, omg, please save me from it--and d'Urbec transforms from basically the nerdy philosopher in the corner to suddenly a suave genius, lol okay. and this is based on real stuff so maybe this is accurate, but i found it hard to believe that if these women really had ALL this power, they'd spend most of it on fights between the king's mistresses.... anyway, overall i liked it??
ktfish's review
4.0
Fascinating historical fiction read, with a marvelous touch of the arcane arts.
Abortions are very prevalent in this book because it's a society that has sex and no access to birth control, FYI.
Abortions are very prevalent in this book because it's a society that has sex and no access to birth control, FYI.
mimsrachel's review
5.0
Really enjoyed this book. I found it very interesting that it was historical based.
queenstaves's review
3.0
I like the story, and the world that was built around it, but the end was rushed, cut short and left me thoroughly unsatisfied. I went through all of the build-up only to fall flat on a hurried end.
brittlovesbooks's review
2.0
Disappointing book that took me forever to complete as I felt it dragged on and on. A fascinating story in a fascinating setting, but the plot was slow and several names were thrown about making it hard to keep track (especially if you are trying to push yourself through reading and are picking the book up a couple times per month :-/).
avlavl's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion
crownoflaurel's review
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Abortion
Moderate: Drug abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail