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sammyluves2reed's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Gross
grandma_beth's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility
naideraid's review against another edition
3.0
While the beginning really gripped me and I liked the writing, I felt like I needed a bit more in between with Nico's relationship to Peter and Ethan to truly feel invested. I could understand the attraction, certainly, but I didn't buy that they really liked him by the end of it. Overall, this was just fine.
libraryofscorpio's review against another edition
5.0
infinity stars!
4 peppers
I saw this book mentioned a few times during the Trans Rights Read-a-thon, and while I didn't officially participate, I did take notes! I added this to my TBR and knew I needed to read it right away. y'all...
I... am... BLOWN AWAY. I was thinking about this book for dayyssssss afterward. What a beautiful, poetic piece of literature! This novella is a peek into a significant moment in someone's life. Moon beautifully told a story that effortlessly blends together real modern life and magic. The main character, Ethan, is a witch, and the way he sees life and feels magic just feels so real. It has to be real, right???! Ethan and his husband rescue a selkie and help him heal from his injuries. What they didn't anticipate was how handsome and magnetic their selkie would be.
This is a standalone novella set in a Nordic fishing village in the fall. (The fall vibes are *chef's kiss*)
4 peppers
I saw this book mentioned a few times during the Trans Rights Read-a-thon, and while I didn't officially participate, I did take notes! I added this to my TBR and knew I needed to read it right away. y'all...
I... am... BLOWN AWAY. I was thinking about this book for dayyssssss afterward. What a beautiful, poetic piece of literature! This novella is a peek into a significant moment in someone's life. Moon beautifully told a story that effortlessly blends together real modern life and magic. The main character, Ethan, is a witch, and the way he sees life and feels magic just feels so real. It has to be real, right???! Ethan and his husband rescue a selkie and help him heal from his injuries. What they didn't anticipate was how handsome and magnetic their selkie would be.
This is a standalone novella set in a Nordic fishing village in the fall. (The fall vibes are *chef's kiss*)
abbeyholland's review
1.0
Unfortunately after I finished this book I found out some absolute HORROR shit the author has done so my conscious will not let me rate this any higher.
I hate when people are just bad and ruin things :)
I hate when people are just bad and ruin things :)
buffyreads's review against another edition
4.0
Highlights:
This is my first work of Freydís Moon and I was so excited to finally read something by them. Ethan is such an interesting character. From the start Ethan and Peter's relationship got me hooked. I loved that it felt real. It wasn't magically perfect but they loved each other so much. I loved their relationship with Nico as well. The build up was done very well and felt natural. I liked that there wasn't any negative jealously and they had honest conversations about their attraction to him. I loved the magic and fae in this book. It's not over explained, it's just exists and is a hidden knowledge of the world.
Lowlights:
I wanted more. I wanted to know more about Nico and his life before being injured. We got a little information but I wanted more.
Horn Level: 4/5
This is my first work of Freydís Moon and I was so excited to finally read something by them. Ethan is such an interesting character. From the start Ethan and Peter's relationship got me hooked. I loved that it felt real. It wasn't magically perfect but they loved each other so much. I loved their relationship with Nico as well. The build up was done very well and felt natural. I liked that there wasn't any negative jealously and they had honest conversations about their attraction to him. I loved the magic and fae in this book. It's not over explained, it's just exists and is a hidden knowledge of the world.
Lowlights:
I wanted more. I wanted to know more about Nico and his life before being injured. We got a little information but I wanted more.
Horn Level: 4/5
jassmine's review against another edition
The ritual called for innocence, and he had none to spare, so he searched the shoreline for white-petaled flowers— speckled with saltwater, yawning toward the sky...
I quite enjoyed this... that being said, I expected a little bit more from the book.
I absolutely loved the atmosphere and witchery this book contained and the amazing rep. But... the romance didn't end up quite doing it for me. I originally gave it four stars, but after discussing the book and letting it sit for a little bit, I think this deserves a solid strong three stars. I wish there was more of the worldbuilding I loved... also the book contains one fanficky trope
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sex pollenBut I overall liked the author's work and I will be checking up some more of their books. (I think I'll go for [b:Exodus 20:3|60095503|Exodus 20 3|Freydís Moon|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1641835989l/60095503._SY75_.jpg|93030785])
BRed at WBtM: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/22411674-three-kings-sff-botm---february-2023
justineyouth's review against another edition
5.0
C’était doux et mignon !
Belle représentation trans et d’une relation poly amoureuse !
Je me suis tout de suite attaché à Ethan et Peter et j’ai adopté Nico dès son arrivée ! Une belle histoire d’amour avec une touche de fantasy qui donne un ensemble cosy !
Belle représentation trans et d’une relation poly amoureuse !
Je me suis tout de suite attaché à Ethan et Peter et j’ai adopté Nico dès son arrivée ! Une belle histoire d’amour avec une touche de fantasy qui donne un ensemble cosy !
tiffanpatton's review
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
What a sweet story. A beautiful rendition of polyamory, queerness, and more. I was so sad it was over and wanted to hear more. The spice was delish.
eramenta's review against another edition
3.5
i wasn't expecting this to be so smut heavy 💀 would've preferred if that time was spent with more magic and the trio developing (better) emotional connections together.
but it's a cosy fantasy and my first poly book, so i'm happy i picked it up!
but it's a cosy fantasy and my first poly book, so i'm happy i picked it up!