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nasya_4567's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Death of parent, and Abandonment
rosenau's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gaslighting
alomie'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? Yes
2.0
I imagine if I was new to the genre this would have been a cute fun book to read with a bit of a mystery mixed in, but it was predictable and the foreshadowing was like a brick to the face.
I found the romance portions tedious and cringe.
I found the inner monologue of Scarlett frustrating, slow and honestly she was slightly unbareable.
Moderate: Bullying and Domestic abuse
malamare'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Suicide, and Murder
Minor: Death of parent
clara_2021'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
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Violence, and Blood
leahlovesloslibros's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
After having read it years ago and it being one of my favorite books, I reread this book in 2021 in anticipation of the release of Garber's new book, Once Upon a Broken Heart. Even the second time around, it did not disappoint. This will be one of my go-to recommendations for anyone looking for a fantasy set in a magical world where everything seems just a little bit too good to be true.
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Suicide, Murder, and Alcohol
themegaread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Misogyny and Abandonment
bookishbette's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Gaslighting
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Don't let any warnings lead you astray— this book is fairly typical for YA fantasy violence!anenbydragon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Physical abuse, Suicide, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Torture
writtenbydnicole's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Suicide, and Blood
Moderate: Confinement, Violence, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Self harm and Sexual content