spinesofsam's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? No
4.0
cam356's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
aurie1000's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
futureofmydays's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, Violence, Medical trauma, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Blood, and Death of parent
Minor: Racism
alexlv's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.5
threeracoonsinatrenchcoat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? No
4.0
twistykris's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? No
4.5
A unique urban fantasy with a combination of plant magic, Greek mythology, and mystery. It starts off feeling very cozy, with our main character, Briseis, navigating the world with her power of growing plants. It's kept completely secret, with only her adoptive mothers knowing about her power. Shortly after a frightening and confusing incident with a poisonous plant, Briseis receives word she's inherited a huge house from her biological aunt, so her and her mothers move from the city to a small town. After arriving, strange things start to happen and strange people start showing up on the property, turning this cozy story into one of riddles and suspense.
There are some great characters and the building secrets kept me engaged for the entire book. There was a surprising amount of Greek mythology, which I am always interested in reading. The queer rep was SO cute and the ending left me with my jaw on the floor and tears in my eyes and I immediately borrowed the sequel- This Wicked Fate- audiobook from the library.
There are some great characters and the building secrets kept me engaged for the entire book. There was a surprising amount of Greek mythology, which I am always interested in reading. The queer rep was SO cute and the ending left me with my jaw on the floor and tears in my eyes and I immediately borrowed the sequel- This Wicked Fate- audiobook from the library.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Violence
em_da5h's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I enjoyed this but something wasn’t quite there for me, especially towards the end. I liked the writing, I liked the main character and her moms, I liked the concept…so I’m not sure what didn’t connect for me in the end, plot-wise. It was left at a complete cliffhanger and I’m not sure yet whether I’ll pick up the next book.
Update: I just realized this author wrote the Jekyll and Hyde remix that I read earlier this year and didn’t love. I also had some issues with that plot not feeling satisfying, so it may just be this isn’t the author for me.
Update: I just realized this author wrote the Jekyll and Hyde remix that I read earlier this year and didn’t love. I also had some issues with that plot not feeling satisfying, so it may just be this isn’t the author for me.
luvbrxtt's review against another edition
4.0
I’m in love!! This entire book was so great, and I’m already looking forward to the next part! The storyline is perfect, although also kinda predictable.. Fantasy meets Greek mythology, plus it looks like its a gay story <3