A review by etherealiz
Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Reid's writing style is always what draws me into their works. It's very beautiful, lyrical, and full of metaphors that make the reading experience very different. I loved the world, loved the main character and overall the way magic was perceived and portrayed (

I seem to have a thing for ritualistic cannibalism

). The rest fell a bit flat, the romance in this book isn't advertised as a main plot point, but takes a lot of the story without feeling "worth" it. I enjoyed reading this book, and I see myself recommending it, I just don't think it's one of Reid's best work (and I had high expectations coming in)