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jordy_kay's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
No therapists and mental health for royals in real life means no therapists for our fictional characters!!!
Okay, I enjoyed the layout of the story. You know what it all leads to from the beginning of the book. I liked hearing the main character reflect and ponder with different lenses the events that lead her to her current point. I understand if it felt sad and hopeless because of the forewarning of the circumstances. But like I said, it gave way to more reflection. Overall, I enjoyed my read but I can see why others may find it slower.
Okay, I enjoyed the layout of the story. You know what it all leads to from the beginning of the book. I liked hearing the main character reflect and ponder with different lenses the events that lead her to her current point. I understand if it felt sad and hopeless because of the forewarning of the circumstances. But like I said, it gave way to more reflection. Overall, I enjoyed my read but I can see why others may find it slower.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Minor: Grief and Death of parent
daniellemjoyce's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Infertility, Miscarriage, Self harm, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
sadpear's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A stunning book, with such voice. There were moments that I forgot entirely that this was fiction, that I was not reading the memoir of a real person as the voice of this novel is so singular and vivid. The opening sequence puts a kind of dread to everything that happens so you second guess how this fairy tale could possibly be bad. Truly one of the best novels I've read in years.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Gaslighting
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Self harm, Violence, and Vomit
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