A review by elizabeth_reads_
A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire Legrand

adventurous challenging medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A Crown of Ivy and Glass is a complex romantic fantasy starring deeply flawed characters still trying their best to follow the right path. I liked Gemma’s femininity and imperfections, but readers should be warned that there is a lot of suicidal ideation in this book. I also didn’t love Talan as a love interest. He exhibits a lot of markers for an abusive partner, and while some of that gets explained in the narrative, the romantic aspects of this book make me anxious. Fans of Fourth Wing might like this novel, but to me it has a very different tone. 
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