poisoned_icecream's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide
parue's review against another edition
4.0
Overall I had a good time. I really liked the characters, and the mystery aspect of it was fun. I also enjoyed the variety of queer rep, especially the ace representation.
The reasons this wasn't a 5 star read for me are that took a bit for me to get into the story, and there were many times where I found the pacing to be a bit slow.
The reasons this wasn't a 5 star read for me are that took a bit for me to get into the story, and there were many times where I found the pacing to be a bit slow.
skudiklier's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I really liked this! After getting into it I sped through most of the book in one day. I was super engaged with the characters, their relationships, all the mystery/problems of the plot, everything. I would definitely read more by this author. And I loved all the queer representation! (I'm genderfluid and experience that way differently than Claire/Claude does in this book, but I still really loved having a genderfluid main character.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Trafficking, Murder, Xenophobia, Slavery, Violence, and Gun violence
Moderate: Genocide, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Blood, and Sexual content
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Stalking, Cursing, Alcohol, Grief, and Classism
general bigotry, also lots of police/police corruption (though no police brutality so I didn't flag that)mad_taylh's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
"Do you trust me? Adèle wanted to answer 'I kissed you, of course I do' but not everyone had such clear-cut standards, and the question had legitimate roots."
mpbookreviews's review
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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Genocide
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Dysphoria, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Confinement, and Fire/Fire injury
hotbitch's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Medical content, and Police brutality
Moderate: Dysphoria
rune_draconis's review
adventurous
3.5
It was a very queer book. Possibly queerer than it was a book. In a good way and also in a bad way
xeni's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really sweet story, with enough tension scattered throughout to also keep me on the edge of my seat! Almost the perfect combo of (aromantic-)romance and action thriller.
The world is very French-inspired, and at first it made it quite difficult for me to read - so many names, words, strange foods I'd never heard of. On top of that the beginning of the story really has you exploring the city, with all it's quarters and unique areas.
Slowly, however, we move away from the day to day activities of our two heroes, and are instead thrust into a mystery plot. I felt the emphasis on this story was definitely on the relationship between Claude/Claire and Adele, and how they navigated their attraction to one another. The mystery plot tended to interject itself into their lives, and most of the time they were reacting to the events.
I like how the magic is portrayed as both witchcraft (magic users are referred to as witches) but also there is a superhero flair to how Claire jumps and runs through the city at night.
Overall, I felt the story was okay. I enjoyed the characters the most. The plot felt a bit predictable to me. The world was rich, and I'm glad we got to explore it, even if French-things aren't my favorite.
The world is very French-inspired, and at first it made it quite difficult for me to read - so many names, words, strange foods I'd never heard of. On top of that the beginning of the story really has you exploring the city, with all it's quarters and unique areas.
Slowly, however, we move away from the day to day activities of our two heroes, and are instead thrust into a mystery plot. I felt the emphasis on this story was definitely on the relationship between Claude/Claire and Adele, and how they navigated their attraction to one another. The mystery plot tended to interject itself into their lives, and most of the time they were reacting to the events.
I like how the magic is portrayed as both witchcraft (magic users are referred to as witches) but also there is a superhero flair to how Claire jumps and runs through the city at night.
Overall, I felt the story was okay. I enjoyed the characters the most. The plot felt a bit predictable to me. The world was rich, and I'm glad we got to explore it, even if French-things aren't my favorite.
caitie95's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0