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haexelhasel's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
Moderate: Body horror, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Violence, Vomit, and War
pertinent_sonder's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-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? Yes
5.0
I think I can safely expect to not be disappointed by Morrison, even though this is only the second of her books. This is a Cinderella retelling, but if you're looking for romance, it's not here (as the genre tags clued me in). Morrison takes the original whimsical story of Cinderella and turns it completely around.
The characters are, yet again, real, relatable, and inspiring. Almost all of the main characters grow throughout the book, whether it be in how they judge or act. I really liked the way she wrote Ella's step-family.
The world building was thorough, while not being too much.
The only thing I didn't like was the lack of romance between Dash and Ella. I guess I get it though, since they were pretty awkward around each other at first, and neither had any real experience.
The relationship between Serge and Jasper was on the other end of the spectrum. At first, I shipped them as a joke. As the story progressed, though, their chemistry was palpable. Unfortunately, it was not clear if they actually ended up together. Maybe it was to keep the Karens from complaining :p
Overall, I loved it. Read the second half in almost one sitting.
The characters are, yet again, real, relatable, and inspiring. Almost all of the main characters grow throughout the book, whether it be in how they judge or act. I really liked the way she wrote Ella's step-family.
The world building was thorough, while not being too much.
The only thing I didn't like was the lack of romance between Dash and Ella. I guess I get it though, since they were pretty awkward around each other at first, and neither had any real experience.
Overall, I loved it. Read the second half in almost one sitting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Dysphoria, and Classism
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit, Kidnapping, War, and Injury/Injury detail