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kim03's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't like:
- "The kelpie" side story (the snippets at the beginning of each chapter). It was pointless, and didn't need to be included in the book. Also, I hated it. This guy caught and chained a magical creature, and after using it for his own gain, it turned into a woman and they made love (and fell in love I guess? Though I wasn't convinced). Disgusting. Sorry not sorry.
- The sex scenes. Weird descriptions in that it wasn't romanticised but felt rather true to life which took me out of the story. It was overall very unattractive. Also, why was that man so godforsaken hairy???
- Parts of the plot felt a bit too pointed (as in, they were used to make a point but weren't really necessary).
- Content warning for disability. I'm not the right person to judge wether this was properly handled, but just know that ppl say some insensitive things.
What I liked:
- Parts of the disability representation
- The beginning was quite charming and funny (until the actual love story started. My bad).
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Death of parent, and War
trashbinfluencer's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Gun violence, Homophobia, Racism, Rape, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, and Outing
smithrachaelynn's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
5.0
Re-read. The following review is from my first read: Absolute perfection. I loved this so so much! So many great characters and the story was amazing. I loved seeing Phoebe learn what she wanted out of life and how to assert herself. James’s longing for her was so cute.
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, and Kidnapping
Minor: Animal death, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
ashleycmms's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Ableism and Kidnapping
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Rape, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
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