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gattolinos_nerdy_nook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
It is just filled with fun, fae based of mythology and fairytales as well as being an easy read that helped me in a reading slump.
This was a cozy read for me. I loved how this book sets up an issue and it doesn't feel like it gets dragged out. I feel like a lot books have plots that don't resolve without their books and get spread out too much over a series instead of expanding the world for the rest of the series. I also love the cast of characters was fun with Grimalkin being my favourite character. They all feel like fun and bring their own takes to each situation and a different dynamic to the story.
I am very excited to continue my reread of the series.
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Bullying, Violence, and Sexual harassment
rberdan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Moderate: Violence and Kidnapping
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Stalking
33vee's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Violence
booksthatburn's review
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Ableism, Death, Rape, Self harm, and Torture
meganmmmm's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Death, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent
theespressoedition's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I was discussing the book with my buddy-read partner this morning and we really covered so many bases as we chatted, so I'm going to dive into those things a little more in this review.
The first of which is that this is definitely a plot-based book more than it is character-based. Aside from some in-depth descriptions about Robbie and Grim, we don't know a huge amount about the other characters, including our MC, Meghan! This is a little odd to me because they're really important and yet we know virtually nothing about them - not even hair colors (or sometimes even names in the case of Meghan's mom). The most we know about Meghan is that she loves her half-brother and wears a lot of old clothing. Oh, and she's totally unlikeable.
Going further into the last point I made - Meghan is not a character that you feel yourself rooting for. Yes, you want for her to help Ethan, but mostly, you'll be face-palming over her naivety and teenage emotions that cause rash decisions. What are these decisions, you might ask? How about running straight into faerie courts, kissing people who say they'll kill you, and not trusting your best friend. Those are just a few examples.
My favorite characters in the book are the ones that have the most descriptions: Robbie and Grim. They're witty, sarcastic, loving (in their own ways), and want the best for Meghan, even if that means making tough choices to help her grow.
This book definitely appeals to a younger audience (duh, it's YA fantasy about a newly 16-year-old) but it's still fun to read as an adult. I picked it up on a Sunday afternoon and flew through it in one sitting. It doesn't take a huge amount of brain power or focus to enjoy!
I look forward to finally moving forward and finishing the series!
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Torture, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Toxic friendship
bookling_thoughts's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Minor: Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, War, and Injury/Injury detail
mariazen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Moderate: Violence