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caitlin_bookchats's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It took me a bit to get into this book, the characters have since big things happen before we're really attached to them
That being said, once it kicked up it picked up and I found myself speeding to the end, as with Ross' other work.
That being said, once it kicked up it picked up and I found myself speeding to the end, as with Ross' other work.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, War, Death of parent, Death, Slavery, and Blood
Minor: Grief and Eating disorder
yazzy_annalise's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
I am having a really hard time writing this review, and I don’t know if it is because over my life I have just become extremely judgmental/critical about how books are written or what, but I didn’t love this book yet I couldn’t put it down.
I did think the book did move fast; there is so much world building to explore in this book. I want to know more about the Commander, more about the history of the land, more about class hierarchy, and more about the movtivations of the villains. I have so many questions and it doesn’t seem like there will ever be any answers. I don’t want to air all of my grievances so I don’t spoil the book for anyone.
I did like the the story and relationships throughout the book. I was invested in the plot and how the sisters would grow as more of the story was revealed. I think the dramatic twists in the end made sense for the book. The loss wasn’t out of nowhere and you knew a loss was coming, nothing was really just for shock value. This book is definitely where my headspace is at, I just want to consume fantasy fiction books, so I do think my future books will consist mostly of this genre. For right now I am going to get through my TBR pile to justify buying more books.
I think this book is good for people who want a good flowing fiction book to escape into; nothing too difficult to read and keeps your attention.
I did think the book did move fast; there is so much world building to explore in this book. I want to know more about the Commander, more about the history of the land, more about class hierarchy, and more about the movtivations of the villains. I have so many questions and it doesn’t seem like there will ever be any answers. I don’t want to air all of my grievances so I don’t spoil the book for anyone.
I did like the the story and relationships throughout the book. I was invested in the plot and how the sisters would grow as more of the story was revealed. I think the dramatic twists in the end made sense for the book. The loss wasn’t out of nowhere and you knew a loss was coming, nothing was really just for shock value. This book is definitely where my headspace is at, I just want to consume fantasy fiction books, so I do think my future books will consist mostly of this genre. For right now I am going to get through my TBR pile to justify buying more books.
I think this book is good for people who want a good flowing fiction book to escape into; nothing too difficult to read and keeps your attention.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War and Gore
mlottermoser's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, Slavery, War, and Physical abuse
Minor: Blood
saroreen's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, War, Murder, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Death, and Blood
maliameiireads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I will now read anything Rebecca Ross writes 🫡 Her vibes, writing, and characters are so incredible!!
LOVED:
- The sisterhood!!! I’m already a sucker for sibling relationships but you could see and feel the strength of love that Evadne and Halcyon had for each other!
- The plot twists!
- I LOVE a good map 👏🏼
LIKED:
- The relationship was the perfect amount for me 🥹 That ending 🥲
- The song/musical magic was so cool!
MEH:
- There we’re some plot lines that didn’t feel fully fleshed out.
- I would’ve LOVED to see more of the mythology.
LOVED:
- The sisterhood!!! I’m already a sucker for sibling relationships but you could see and feel the strength of love that Evadne and Halcyon had for each other!
- The plot twists!
- I LOVE a good map 👏🏼
LIKED:
- The relationship was the perfect amount for me 🥹 That ending 🥲
- The song/musical magic was so cool!
MEH:
- There we’re some plot lines that didn’t feel fully fleshed out.
- I would’ve LOVED to see more of the mythology.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Violence
Minor: War
fremzz's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-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? No
3.0
I don’t have any strong feelings about this book so I’m not really sure how to rate it lol.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Death, Grief, War, Vomit, and Violence
Minor: Alcohol
havengracea01's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
i’m actually speechless. this book is so incredibly beautiful! she characters, relationships and plot are just so intricate and lovely. i’m obsessed with the world-building, and the fantasy elements are so unique!
Evadne + Halcyons sisterly love is just absolutely so precious and inspiring. their pure love for each other was so real and tangible. the sacrifice!!! AH!!! and their family’s dynamics were so sweet and loving.
DAMONNNNNN. he’s dreamy and i love him. Evadne and Damon’s chemistry was so subtle but so STRONG. absolutely in love with their love.
this book was just so wholesome, so innocent, but simultaneously so dark and so serious.
i recommend this book to LITERALLY ANYBODY.
it’s in my top 5 favorite books now. WOAH.
age: 13+
rating: 5/5
Evadne + Halcyons sisterly love is just absolutely so precious and inspiring. their pure love for each other was so real and tangible. the sacrifice!!! AH!!! and their family’s dynamics were so sweet and loving.
DAMONNNNNN. he’s dreamy and i love him. Evadne and Damon’s chemistry was so subtle but so STRONG. absolutely in love with their love.
this book was just so wholesome, so innocent, but simultaneously so dark and so serious.
i recommend this book to LITERALLY ANYBODY.
it’s in my top 5 favorite books now. WOAH.
age: 13+
rating: 5/5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, War, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent
hannah_steven's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Grief, Murder, and Torture
Moderate: Blood, Physical abuse, Slavery, and War
Minor: Bullying, Rape, and Vomit
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