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Counterpart by Ella Pyne

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cassidychivers's review against another edition

3.0

I went into this book thinking it was a fantasy romance, however I would say it's more like a YA fantasy that has romance!

Things I really enjoyed
- the setting and the plot
- our main characters relationships and how trauma affects those.
- the overall concept!

What didn't work for me
- the forbidden romance, it just felt like insta love.

I will strongly be recommending this one to older YA readers. I thought this was really fun!

If you want my full thoughts it's in this vlog on my channel

Spinner Wheel Picks My Romantsy Reads 72 Hours | 72 Hours In The Smut Den Readathon
https://youtu.be/b4tDQnCsCmY

shadereads's review

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dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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glcn's review

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adventurous dark emotional sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

aloonamuna's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5 stars for now
Like, honestamente pienso que this could have been way longer. It feels slightly underdeveloped and a bit like a draft. It's not poorly written by any means but the pacing makes certain bits boring. If we're not going to focus on events happening, then I'd rather we really focus on character dynamics, but that was also lacking.

The dialogue was stilted at times as well, but I still found myself enjoying it.

And this story has like great potential!!!

foxgame's review

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book had tyranny, fanatics, violence, love and rebellion. Leda is a Counterpart to her half sister Azaria. Azaria’s destiny is to kill Leda to show her loyalty to the realm. With rumours of rebels reaching the kings ears, he brings forward the ceremony to please the gods and demonstrate Azarias readiness to lead and conquer. Leda’s plans for escape slowly diminish and her only comfort is books and the royal tutor Pyrrhus who agrees to teach her about the world while she has a few months to live.
This was a brilliant read and highly recommend to those who enjoy historical fantasy with a side of romance. Lots of twists and turns of characters who play cards close to their chest. Frustrated that I have to wait for book 2. This will be an amazing series.

Received a complimentary copy of the book from Voracious Readers Only and provided a review voluntarily.

smutworm's review against another edition

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5.0

LOVED this book. Could not put it down. Was such a refreshingly new idea (to me) and just ate it up. I’m usually a mate-trope girlie but I didn’t need it with this one. Enjoyed a both strong at times weak at times FMC which was a nice break from what seems like an either or decision with most authors I’ve been reading. Rarely think about rereading books nowadays but definitely would reread this.