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kaigar96's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I did enjoy the book and will pick up the next one eventually, but it’s not on my immediate TBR. The author fell into the “tell, don’t show” group and the pacing seemed off. I wish she really delved into moments instead of focusing so much on plot. It reads very straightforward and isn’t too original. But it is a fun read for a YA audience looking to hear about power, grief, and a touch of romance.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Death and War
mpw217's review
- 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
I liked this book. It was a little obvious at first. And certain parts during the beginning didn’t really keep my attention but then middle to the end was great. I guessed the plot twists at the end but it was still a good read. I’d read again!
Moderate: Death, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
kassidyreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Animal death and Confinement
Minor: Animal cruelty and Sexual assault
saucy_bookdragon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Animal death, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Death, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and War
emilylovesgoodbooks's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Death of parent
imds's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Genocide, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Suicide and War
minbyrnes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Also Arcus and Ruby fell in love way too quickly in my opinion (coming from a person who really likes slow burn though haha).
Excited to continue with the story though. I wonder where it’ll go from here.
Moderate: Animal death and Death
Minor: Death of parent
jenny_librarian's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
By the time Ruby got to the castle, it was like an entire other book. The characters from the abbey were tossed off as memories and basically disappeared. It’s a shame because it was those characters that I liked. I have zero interest in Rasmus and Marella. In fact, I was waiting for her to reveal herself as a double agent (that’s how little I trusted her) for most of the second part.
The romance was okay. Not spectacular or anything, but I’ve seen worse. At least they had some kind of chemistry.
It was on par with many YA fantasy novels: nothing amazing, but nothing disastrous either.
Graphic: Death, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Physical abuse and Fire/Fire injury
thewitch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Death, Genocide, Death of parent, and War
elizabethamarx's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Blood