eliandherbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this book.
After having my difficulties with ‘The Atlas Six’, I saw ‘One for my Enemy’ being recommended and thought I’d give it a try.
It is a sort of Romeo and Juliet retelling with witches, but it’s so much more than that.
I really enjoyed the story, there were a lot of twists that made the book interesting. Because it’s a retelling, there were guesses to be made about the story progression, but it was a surprise how those points were met.
The writing was beautiful, eben poetic. I couldn’t put the book down, but it wasn’t a super quick read, which I’d guess is because of the writing.
Again, I really liked this!
A hint if you’re reading the e-book- please be cautious of using dark-mode. There are pictures in this (similar to The Atlas Six as well), and they do look really scary when they’re inverted in dark-mode, so beware!
After having my difficulties with ‘The Atlas Six’, I saw ‘One for my Enemy’ being recommended and thought I’d give it a try.
It is a sort of Romeo and Juliet retelling with witches, but it’s so much more than that.
I really enjoyed the story, there were a lot of twists that made the book interesting. Because it’s a retelling, there were guesses to be made about the story progression, but it was a surprise how those points were met.
The writing was beautiful, eben poetic. I couldn’t put the book down, but it wasn’t a super quick read, which I’d guess is because of the writing.
Again, I really liked this!
A hint if you’re reading the e-book- please be cautious of using dark-mode. There are pictures in this (similar to The Atlas Six as well), and they do look really scary when they’re inverted in dark-mode, so beware!
Graphic: Suicide
Minor: Drug abuse, Violence, and Murder
kou_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Drug use and Drug abuse
itspurpleflower's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I was a bit hesitant because I’m admittedly not the biggest fan of The Atlas Six but I have to say I liked this one more. At times the plot feels a bit too convoluted for my taste and I don’t think every romance scene needs to be presented as the most epic of moments but overall a solid read.
Graphic: Murder, Suicide, and Death
Moderate: Violence and Drug abuse
jessiereads98's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Olivie Blake has devastated me once again. She drags you into the old world hidden within the new and the hope within the tragedy. The characters are compelling and the prose is gorgeous. Hits just like a Romeo and Juliet retelling should.
Graphic: Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Suicide
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Misogyny, and Sexual content
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