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gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Narrated by Rebecca Soler
Unabridged
I really enjoyed the dark fairytale atmosphere this went with. I think the story was compelling and entertaining.
I love stories within stories and this book handled (what can sometimes be a confusing structure) really well.
There are some threads of relationships I would have preferred more closure on, but overall this was a solid read. I think I'd be interested in picking up the other books set in this world.
Graphic: Death and Kidnapping
Moderate: Self harm and Violence
elliejhnsn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
zimmerlemon's review against another edition
4.0
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From the middle onwards might lose you unless you're ready to just vibe.
Minor: Confinement, Death, Blood, and Abandonment
paperquilt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, and Stalking
saskiajva's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Outside of that, I was surprised that the characters spent the majority of the book in New York trying to prove this world even existed. I almost stopped reading around page 200 when they hadn’t gotten to the actual fairy tale world yet, but around page 220 or so the book kicked into high gear and didn’t stop until the very end. I would’ve loved to have gotten to spend more time inside the magical Hinterland as it’s truly the intriguing writing. The set up did pay off in many ways, and maybe if I reread it I’d find more interest, but I just don’t think this book is for me.
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Racism, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence and Suicide
Minor: Alcohol
jowashere's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Death and Violence
Minor: Racism and Stalking
theastronautmp3's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.0
Graphic: Gore and Blood
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Racism and Police brutality
clarabooksit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Racism
mky's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, and Death of parent
maregred's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Death, Violence, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Suicide