caileenhope's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
nicholeigh's review against another edition
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? Yes
3.5
mimyexplore's review against another edition
emotional
funny
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
elizabethcanread_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
4.0
I really like the lightheartedness and vibes of the book. The concept was very unique and the slow burn is still burning! Can't wait for the next one!
madidenton's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
sophgould's review against another edition
2.0
a flatter Ella Enchanted mixed with Shrek. potential was so there but the pacing dragged and nothing really happened. interesting world building and back stories but boring romance
jsant's review against another edition
The plot summary sounds entertaining, but the narration and the writing style turned me off hard in the first 10 minutes. The cadence and intonation was a non-starter unfortunately.
evitaveda's review against another edition
1.0
“We’re all monsters in the end. At least mine lives in the light.”
This book is basically a bunch of cliches stacked on top of each other, wearing a fantasy trench-coat and trying to be funny. The eye rolls started small, but by the end of this book I’m pretty sure my eyes rolled so hard they were about to exit my skull. Although I initially quite liked the humorous writing style, it didn’t take long for it to become annoying. Especially when the characters were having moments of laughing hysterically at how funny they were and I’m just sitting there going “what is wrong with you people?”
Plot wise this book could have been great. There was a bit of a mystery to solve but I felt everything got lost in the MC, Evie’s, internal monologues. These were clearly meant to be funny and entertaining. Evie was just so whimsical and quirky and absolutely irresistible, especially to the broody “villain.” And yes, I do use the villain term extremely loosely in this case. A better title for this book would be “Assistant to the lovesick puppy.” All in all, I found the the characters to be underwhelming. Evie is, in fact, a grown-ass woman who has a full-on temper tantrum when her boss confronts her about something. Just no.
The fact that this book is going to be a trilogy is baffling to me. There is no power on earth that could compel me to pick up another TWO books of this bullshit. I’ve already sold my copy and I’m moving on with my life.
Finally, I’m fully aware this might be a me problem. I have a hard time with fantasy romance but I do try my best! What didn’t work for me, might be exactly what works for someone else.
This book is basically a bunch of cliches stacked on top of each other, wearing a fantasy trench-coat and trying to be funny. The eye rolls started small, but by the end of this book I’m pretty sure my eyes rolled so hard they were about to exit my skull. Although I initially quite liked the humorous writing style, it didn’t take long for it to become annoying. Especially when the characters were having moments of laughing hysterically at how funny they were and I’m just sitting there going “what is wrong with you people?”
Plot wise this book could have been great. There was a bit of a mystery to solve but I felt everything got lost in the MC, Evie’s, internal monologues. These were clearly meant to be funny and entertaining. Evie was just so whimsical and quirky and absolutely irresistible, especially to the broody “villain.” And yes, I do use the villain term extremely loosely in this case. A better title for this book would be “Assistant to the lovesick puppy.” All in all, I found the the characters to be underwhelming. Evie is, in fact, a grown-ass woman who has a full-on temper tantrum when her boss confronts her about something. Just no.
The fact that this book is going to be a trilogy is baffling to me. There is no power on earth that could compel me to pick up another TWO books of this bullshit. I’ve already sold my copy and I’m moving on with my life.
Finally, I’m fully aware this might be a me problem. I have a hard time with fantasy romance but I do try my best! What didn’t work for me, might be exactly what works for someone else.
chucks_library's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
As the title suggests our main character becomes the assistant to the Villain. We follow Evie Sage who has a sick father and a younger sister to look after. She gets a job assisting the Villain with his day to day villain plans. This book is fun, it is obviously someones first book as there is things that can be improved. The characters are a bit 1 dimensional, flat and the writing reads a bit young. But I had a good time reading it, the plot is interesting we could have got more information/detail about certain events. I wish the author would show rather than tell but I liked the twists, I think there is plenty to work with and its a very unique POV to be following. I feel people have been way too hard on this book, its not amazing but it is cosy, fun and lighthearted. If you want something to read that is easy to pick up then this book does that. I really look forward to seeing this author improve their skill and get better which they will with practice. Word of warning though this is setting up a series of books so finishes on a cliffhanger.