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motherofheleus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
Graphic: Self harm and Blood
Minor: Child abuse
rebthack's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Self harm, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Emotional abuse, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
travelthrupages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Oh man, I requested this book from Netgalley based on the cover. Not something I usually do, but this one was just too beautiful to pass up. I am so glad I did and that I was chosen to read an advanced e-copy. This is such an amazingly written and well thought out fantasy. I was getting slight ACOTAR and Shadow and Bone vibes while reading (definitely saw Kaz as the Rowan, not going to lie). I was also getting Beauty and the Beast retelling vibes in the beginning too.
We have a bad ass group of female characters. Obviously our main character, Violeta, after making some choice decisions with the Lord Under, comes to find her power. But what is going to happen to her!? Man, this is why I have a love/hate relationship with reading newly published books that are going to be a series.
I really loved that there was representation in this as well.
Overall I am really excited for more people to read this. I am also excited to see where the next book is going and it will definitely be on my most anticipated releases list for next year!
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Self harm, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Grief, and Death of parent
rattletheshelves's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
The writing is lush and phenomenal - the spooky manor, the dark lake, the shadows that grab you, the alchemy, the monsters, the deities... All of it was amazingly brought to life.
Even though the main romance is m/f, it's a queer-normative world and the MC is demi! I especially loved the aro-positivity and how her friend said that not everyone wants romance - it's so rare to see aro-positivity!
It's a perfect autumn read and you should definitely give it a go this spooky season.
Graphic: Gore, Self harm, and Blood
caseythereader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Self harm, Sexual content, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
themoonphoenix's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Read this If you are like me and enjoy:
Atmospheric settings
Gothic Castles, creepy lakes and haunted forest
Demons and curses
Secret and bad deals
blood tithes and sacrifices
Heroic characters with dark past
LGTB Rep
Full Review: 28 September
Moderate: Violence and Blood
themixedpages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Self harm, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Vomit, and Suicide attempt