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A review by jaedee09
A Court This Cruel and Lovely by Stacia Stark
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I enjoyed this book. It's a fun adventure, but reminded me of other stories as well. I found the world and magic structure unique with humans also having magic. The pacing felt weird at times, such as when three major moments happen in the span of about an hour/a walk down a hallway. Spice was good, and the slow burn was burning. Heart fluttered several times. Some plot twists were predictable, but others weren't. I'll continue listening/reading!
Graphic: Religious bigotry
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Violence, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Vomit