evasophias's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
great standard YA read
bookleo's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
archermoony's review against another edition
4.0
I think this book was really good. It was a good re opener for fantasy since i've taken a little break. I loved the dynamic between Kalias and Alessandra. I thought the build up between them was written perfectly. I liked how it wasn't entirely dependent on the political aspects on the country, and instead was character driven. Perfect plot twists as well!
maricelalv's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was disappointing
kdoss2707's review against another edition
4.0
This was a cute little fantasy love story. Also a great introduction to this author. I’m super excited to read her book Daughter of the Pirate King now!
sofianicole's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I have NEVER read anything like this book. The main characters are insufferable and unapologetically horrible. The plot could not move faster; worry not about conflict, it will be revolved within three pages. You may notice I marked no for the "strong character development" tag. I cannot emphasise enough how much of an understatement that is. There is absolutely NO character development. I absolutely loved it and I cannot recommend enough that you read this book, delightful fun.
cnewby927's review against another edition
4.0
I both loved this book and was left wanting more.
What I liked:
1. The MC's ambition and confidence in her abilities. The fact that she is both beautiful and smart. Because woman can be both.
2. I did enjoy the twist at the end.
3. The shadow king - he's just the right amount of handsome and mystery.
What was just ok:
1. While I liked the characters I think there could have been more depth.
2. I wish the book was longer, I think this story could have been a knock out with more...
3. It's hard to explain but I felt this story was somewhat slow and rushed at different times.
And finally the thing that had me wanting to read this story was its claim to be a slytherin romance. As a slytherin myself, I was intrigued. While I did enjoy this story, I wouldn't call it slytherin. Yes Alessandra is ambitious and passionate in her actions but I dont think it's enough to be slytherin.
What I liked:
1. The MC's ambition and confidence in her abilities. The fact that she is both beautiful and smart. Because woman can be both.
2. I did enjoy the twist at the end.
3. The shadow king - he's just the right amount of handsome and mystery.
What was just ok:
1. While I liked the characters I think there could have been more depth.
2. I wish the book was longer, I think this story could have been a knock out with more...
3. It's hard to explain but I felt this story was somewhat slow and rushed at different times.
And finally the thing that had me wanting to read this story was its claim to be a slytherin romance. As a slytherin myself, I was intrigued. While I did enjoy this story, I wouldn't call it slytherin. Yes Alessandra is ambitious and passionate in her actions but I dont think it's enough to be slytherin.
lina_rodr9's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? No
4.75