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True Crown - Die Lady und der Lord Magier by Olivia Atwater
83 reviews
readcells's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse
lulaabees's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
i have two huge issues with this book. the first being that despite taking place in a victorian england-adjacent realm, there's no mention of race or other forms of discrimination that aren't classicism. yes, the plight of the orphans in the workhouses is indeed a cause worth fighting for, and i understand why it's what the main character focuses her efforts on. but it would have been nice to *at least* make mention of other forms of discrimination at some point or another.
the second issue i have is that i feel that the very ending of the book (the very last paragraph) cheapens the rest of what it tried to convey with the main character's arc. i understand that it's debatable, but it's what it felt like to me. it was a huge letdown in that sense.
HOWEVER, i really felt that the main message of the book, "in the face of misery and a cruel world, do whatever little thing you can" was lovely and well-delivered. i loved the main couple and their chemistry, i loved all of the characters, and the writing was really pleasant. it was a great read!
the second issue i have is that i feel that the very ending of the book (the very last paragraph) cheapens the rest of what it tried to convey with the main character's arc. i understand that it's debatable, but it's what it felt like to me. it was a huge letdown in that sense.
HOWEVER, i really felt that the main message of the book, "in the face of misery and a cruel world, do whatever little thing you can" was lovely and well-delivered. i loved the main couple and their chemistry, i loved all of the characters, and the writing was really pleasant. it was a great read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
amris's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Child abuse, Slavery, Violence, and Medical content
maddymaddy9's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Enjoyed this one immensely. The descriptions of fairie were especially fun. It made think me about the fey realm in a different way and want to run a dnd game there.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse
krows_ink's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Half a Soul ⭐️ 4.25/5
I loved this book and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I have little gripes with the book. Elias is probably my favorite genre of love interest/ fictional man. I wish that the book was a little long to explore his obviously complicated backstory. Spoilers ahead
I’m not a huge fan of epilogues that summarize how the rest of the character’s lives go. In that regard I was a bit disappointed. I also wish that the book was longer. I feel like the ending got a little confusing and rushed. Having more time or even possibly a chapter from Elias’ pov would have been cool to flush out his connection with Faerie. Whenever it got brought up it felt a little forced/ jarring. But maybe J just like dramatics.
The Lord Socier ⭐️ 4.5/5
I loved this little novella and that it was written from Arther’s pov! I love Atwater’s hopeful undertones in her works while still facing the gruesome and contradictory nature of human (English/ European) society. This novella gave me a glimpse into Arther and Elias’ relationship and I loved every page of it.
I loved this book and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I have little gripes with the book. Elias is probably my favorite genre of love interest/ fictional man. I wish that the book was a little long to explore his obviously complicated backstory. Spoilers ahead
The Lord Socier ⭐️ 4.5/5
I loved this little novella and that it was written from Arther’s pov! I love Atwater’s hopeful undertones in her works while still facing the gruesome and contradictory nature of human (English/ European) society. This novella gave me a glimpse into Arther and Elias’ relationship and I loved every page of it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, and War
Minor: Child death
takarakei's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
This is definitely a regency-era romance with some fantasy elements sprinkled in, but it leans more hist. romance to me. Suspend a little disbelief on the connection of this world and faeries - you just gotta go with it. There's also a slight mystery plotline happening at the same time. Something about the overall plot didn't quite click with my to really hold my interest.
Dora reads as neurodivergent to me, and I did like the ending when it came to her curse - how she didn't really need to change at all.
Elias was a perfectly fine love interest, I was endeared to him by the end.
I really fell in love with Albert as a side character and I'm not sure if we'll see more of him. Though my copy had a little prequel short-story about him and Elias in the war time.
Dora reads as neurodivergent to me, and I did like the ending when it came to her curse - how she didn't really need to change at all.
Elias was a perfectly fine love interest, I was endeared to him by the end.
I really fell in love with Albert as a side character and I'm not sure if we'll see more of him. Though my copy had a little prequel short-story about him and Elias in the war time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, and Classism
Moderate: Blood, Kidnapping, and War
Minor: Child death and Death of parent
grace_b_3's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Minor: Violence
yzvt's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Slavery, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Classism
aseel_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This was so stinking cute and of good quality??? I thought it would be way more poorly written but it was actually well done and super engaging. My only tiff is that Dora was quite autistic coded but she lost half her soul to the Fae... Which is a bit icky when you think about some autitic stereotypes...
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Sexism, Violence, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
mamaewalk's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
To me this book was the perfect combination of a sweet and endearing story and exciting magical adventure
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Blood, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Blood, Medical content, and Pregnancy