purplehulk713'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
3.75
Beware the Malvagi, fellow streghe…
Graphic: Injury/injury detail, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Grief, Physical abuse, Cursing, Death, Hate crime, Violence, and Gore
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Self harm, and Sexual content
sirkeili'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The plot really picks up towards the end, and some lore is actually given, albeit a tad predicatable if you are reading the context clues correctly.
I mean, you're telling me that this-
Spoiler
“No one knows for certain, (...) Some believe it refers to the use of light and dark magic. Few think it means a prince will fall in love with a witch."
Overall, this book was a tad slow on the uptake, but it was quite a nice starting point for the series. Emelia's revenge has only just started, and I am eager to see the wrath (yes, I went there) she brings down upon the princes, and those who ultimately have caused Vittoria's death. I am also keen to see what Wrath's part to play will be, as he was little too quiet and unnaturally withdrawn at the end. I know he's strategizing, but how he plans to fulfill his plan is something look forward to watching.
Graphic: Gore, Blood, Body horror, Confinement, Sexual content, Torture, Death, Grief, Mental illness, and Murder
Moderate: Mental illness, Religious bigotry, Confinement, Gaslighting, Injury/injury detail, Physical abuse, Stalking, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Confinement, Drug abuse, Genocide, and Kidnapping
mellysay'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
4.5
I loved it so much<333 this is really a five star book and I will recommend it to everyone I come across. I’m gonna order the next book like right now because i need to find out what’s going to happen with Emilia!! I laughed, almost cried, bit my tongue in anger while reading this book. I admit it wasn’t the best book I’ve ever read, the first 60 pages were very boring and confusing, I was about to the put the book on dnf. I’m glad I didn’t! The main character is amazing. I love her so so so much, she is the best. I also live Wrath but we will se how that turns out in the second book. However easily a 5⭐️ Book 📚
Graphic: Sexism, Physical abuse, Blood, Injury/injury detail, Murder, Gore, Grief, Body horror, Death, Misogyny, and Gaslighting
Minor: Sexual content
blues_and_reads'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Death
Minor: Gore and Physical abuse