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trashcaboose's review against another edition
2.0
I can see how this would be appealing to fans of Naomi Novik and Brigid Kemmerer, but this didn’t live up to them for me. There were great threads of story here, but they didn’t make anything unique or captivating, and the writing didn’t stand out. Meh *shrugs*
alysonkent79's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you, Edelweiss, for the ARC.
Solid read, interesting characters, and now I have to wait until next year for the second book.
Why do I do this to myself?!?!
Solid read, interesting characters, and now I have to wait until next year for the second book.
Why do I do this to myself?!?!
sashreads's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
amberelle_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
laceymangoes's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked the aesthetic of the book and the overall feel - very gothic and dark, yet so intriguing. I think the idea is really creative, especially with the alchemical aspects and powers. The main character had me reeling at times because of how stubborn and set in her beliefs she could be. The ending left me with more questions and there were some things unaddressed, so I'm hoping to get the sequel (which I just found out about).
Rowan was truly a sweetheart, but also stubborn at times. I think this relationship between the characters adds to how interesting the story is.
Rowan was truly a sweetheart, but also stubborn at times. I think this relationship between the characters adds to how interesting the story is.
starlitreaders's review against another edition
2.0
This book started off good and definitely had potential, then it kind of just went downhill.
There were so many things that should’ve been explained better or just explained in general, but weren’t.
Also not going to lie Violeta got on my nerves so much that I think it lost a star just because of that reason alone
There were so many things that should’ve been explained better or just explained in general, but weren’t.
Also not going to lie Violeta got on my nerves so much that I think it lost a star just because of that reason alone
boobearlover2469's review against another edition
4.0
Okay is it just me or was the Lord Under like… sexy?
hannaws's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
laureader's review against another edition
5.0
FIRST READ: July 2021
REREAD: Nov 2022
I was incredibly lucky to get to read an ARC of this gorgeous book full of my favourite things... Secret gardens, balmy, summer nights, rituals, curses, bonfires, monster boys who write you poetry and gift you pretty dresses and faerie books, and let's not forget the terrifying yet titillating death lord aka The Lord Under
REREAD: Nov 2022
I was incredibly lucky to get to read an ARC of this gorgeous book full of my favourite things... Secret gardens, balmy, summer nights, rituals, curses, bonfires, monster boys who write you poetry and gift you pretty dresses and faerie books, and let's not forget the terrifying yet titillating death lord aka The Lord Under
angwrites's review against another edition
"truly, the monsters should be afraid of me."