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mlangwrites3's review against another edition
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
4.25
tasha1207's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
astornant's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
pistolreadsthings's review against another edition
5.0
Ugh. This was such a sweet story! A Fae just writes the most beautifully descriptive prose ever.
Ellis is the town outcast. He keeps to himself with his little home and his vegetable garden at the edge of the woods, along with his best fur baby, Rotho. Of course he grew up with the stories of the “Monster In The Woods” and the town’s annual “sacrifice”. But as far as he’s concerned, it’s just that. A fairytale.
Until the day he decides to cut through the woods on his walk home from town and happens upon his “fairytale” in the flesh.
Omg. Styx is the cutest giant monster EVER
Ellis is the town outcast. He keeps to himself with his little home and his vegetable garden at the edge of the woods, along with his best fur baby, Rotho. Of course he grew up with the stories of the “Monster In The Woods” and the town’s annual “sacrifice”. But as far as he’s concerned, it’s just that. A fairytale.
Until the day he decides to cut through the woods on his walk home from town and happens upon his “fairytale” in the flesh.
Omg. Styx is the cutest giant monster EVER
enbyaegowrites's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ayjayy's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kickassleigh's review against another edition
5.0
Great Story!
This was such a great story!
Ellis has felt like an outcast by his town for living a simple life (among other things) and is uncomfortable around others’ company.
He befriends the ‘monster’ in the woods that everyone believes is a myth but they devote a ‘sacrifice’ to every year. Big deal for a myth, but traditions die hard.
Ellis and Styx are so adorable together. Ellis feels more seen by Styx than anyone else he’s ever encountered and Styx (by context and Ellis’ narration) has been lonely and looking for companionship. They are perfect for each other.
I would have loved to see what happened after Ellis won as sacrifice, but it’s fade to black. My imagination is not that good!
This was such a great story!
Ellis has felt like an outcast by his town for living a simple life (among other things) and is uncomfortable around others’ company.
He befriends the ‘monster’ in the woods that everyone believes is a myth but they devote a ‘sacrifice’ to every year. Big deal for a myth, but traditions die hard.
Ellis and Styx are so adorable together. Ellis feels more seen by Styx than anyone else he’s ever encountered and Styx (by context and Ellis’ narration) has been lonely and looking for companionship. They are perfect for each other.
I would have loved to see what happened after Ellis won as sacrifice, but it’s fade to black. My imagination is not that good!
amylouisereads's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I enjoyed this but it feels unfinished! What happens after the end?!
sjclay122's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0