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blewballoon's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
This was my first Allie Therin book, and I'm sorry I hadn't picked them up sooner! I wouldn't recommend starting here like I did, because this series is clearly a spinoff of another series. The world-building and character introductions were still done well enough that I knew what was going on and I wasn't confused, but it made me really want to read the other series to get all the background I was missing. The grumpy-sunshine type romance is excellent, a lot of Sebastian and Wesley's initial dialogue had me chuckling out loud. I listened to this on audiobook and the narrator was great. They also narrated The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen, and I'd recommend that as well if you liked this.
Moderate: Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Confinement, Torture, and War
emma_evr's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Yes! It’s fun and stand-alone. Some characters if you read the main series might make slightly more sense but I had no difficulty reading it or had the feeling that I was missing something since I did not read the “main” serie. There sometimes is a bit drama for the drama but other then that is compelling read with cute and fun characters
Minor: Gun violence, Homophobia, Violence, and Classism
ramakn22's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, and War
Moderate: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
literarycavy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Homophobia and Torture
Minor: Death and Self harm
astudyinfic's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
When Lord Fine first stepped off the boat and onto the page in the Magic in Manhattan series, I was intrigued. When we watched Sebastian come back to himself from everything he had endured, I wanted to wrap him in a blanket and protect him. When I heard there was a Lord Fine and Sebastian book coming out, I couldn't wait. This book delivers in a big way, with explanations of who these two characters are. We watch them grow together and grow as people. It's beautiful.
I will be reading this again because I read it so fast, I want to go back and savor it the second time through.
I will be reading this again because I read it so fast, I want to go back and savor it the second time through.
Minor: Addiction, Gun violence, Torture, and Colonisation
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