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123 reviews
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The writing was beautiful, the relationships believable, characters complex, butchfemme dynamics… but the pacing and the ending especially fell flat for me. I drudged through the first third of the book over the course of several months, but kept giving returning because there is so much that is compelling about this novel. Once the adventure and romance finally began, it was lovely. The ending, however, felt almost as if it belonged to a different story.
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
I had a fun time reading this book— in line with fantasy like SJM, you don’t have to do much thinking about the magic system, setting, etc, which is what I wanted when I picked this up. I do wish the author had pushed the boundaries more— big illicit magical gatsby parties call for more wickedness and sex and glitz than this novel permitted.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, and Murder
Moderate: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and War
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Gore, Abortion, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity, Pregnancy, and Outing
(be warned the word “pupper” is used in the narrative text multiple times :/ )
3.75
I was a little disappointed by the pacing/shifts in tone throughout the novel. The start is very slow and then a lot happens over few pages near the end. Regardless, the characters were loveable, the relationships (romantic and platonic both) were very sweet, and the overall atmosphere of a forest romp in the way of robin hood was well built and enjoyable.
Graphic: Death, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Kidnapping
Minor: Transphobia
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment and Alcohol
2.0