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eliza_k's review against another edition
5.0
This book was fantastic.
After having left it sitting on my shelf for over a year, I finally decided to pick it up after a lull in my tbr. Although it took a little while for me to get into it, and I was reading it slowly because of how busy I am with school, I flew through it once I got on Spring break.
Generally, I enjoy plot driven books. I like the fast paced stories that keep me on my toes. And yet, I'm realizing that although I don't like character driven books as much overall, my favorite books are always character driven. The Beast Player was the same - the two main characters are Elin and Leelan, Leelan being a mythical creature called a 'royal beast'. The book explores the relationship between humans and animals, which was really complex and fascinating. Overall, it was written beautifully, the characters were amazing, and the entire story was really well done.
After having left it sitting on my shelf for over a year, I finally decided to pick it up after a lull in my tbr. Although it took a little while for me to get into it, and I was reading it slowly because of how busy I am with school, I flew through it once I got on Spring break.
Generally, I enjoy plot driven books. I like the fast paced stories that keep me on my toes. And yet, I'm realizing that although I don't like character driven books as much overall, my favorite books are always character driven. The Beast Player was the same - the two main characters are Elin and Leelan, Leelan being a mythical creature called a 'royal beast'. The book explores the relationship between humans and animals, which was really complex and fascinating. Overall, it was written beautifully, the characters were amazing, and the entire story was really well done.
booksfemme's review against another edition
5.0
100% a new all time favourite. will review properly later!
fiendfyre's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
1ashley_reads1's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
krystal_swan5's review against another edition
3.0
Some things about this were really great, and some just meh. I got a bit lost in the politics. I loved reading about the time she was a beekeeper. The ending, meh.
That being said, my 11 yr old daughter loved it. We were listening to the audio book in the car, and it wasn’t going fast enough for her, so she got the book and finished it weeks before we did.
That being said, my 11 yr old daughter loved it. We were listening to the audio book in the car, and it wasn’t going fast enough for her, so she got the book and finished it weeks before we did.
intyne's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful story. I absolutely adore this book and it is now definitely one of my favorites.
kuhnstock's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Gore, Racism, Violence, Grief, and War
evanh8's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25