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sniktbubgirl's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
3.25
doodlewrite's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This was a super interesting read. The pacing was a bit tough at the beginning both because of the world building/lore and I think the cadence of the wording due to the fact that it’s a translation. However, I truly loved reading from Elin’s perspective and her life, especially as she grows and asks all these questions. Super neat POV. I will say the book dragged at times but overall I had a good time!
(Also I didn’t realize there was a wolf on the cover so uhhh this entire time I was picturing dragons not winged wolves (??) Whoops
(Also I didn’t realize there was a wolf on the cover so uhhh this entire time I was picturing dragons not winged wolves (??) Whoops
kjtlion's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
runaps's review against another edition
3.0
At times I loved this book(s?) and at times I didn't enjoy it at all, which was confusing. The story also felt a bit dry sometimes during my read, and my favorite moments were the more emotional ones.
I had to take a bit of a break around 49% because it was when I enjoyed it the least. I loved reading about Elin and if it was solely focused on her and her beasts it would turn this into a better book.
I had to take a bit of a break around 49% because it was when I enjoyed it the least. I loved reading about Elin and if it was solely focused on her and her beasts it would turn this into a better book.
jnishi's review against another edition
5.0
It has been said before in the reviews but I will reinforce what everyone is saying: this is a beautiful book. With a strong female character who is nurturing and emotional yet logical and unwavering in her beliefs it was like a Japanese Fantastic Beasts but WAY better. There’s no stark, black and white villain but a world of grey. The end was poignant and beyond words beautifully written. Just wonderful.
annashiv's review against another edition
5.0
This was more sad than I was expecting, but really good and compelling. My main complaint is that it ended in the middle of the climax so there isn't any real resolution. There is a little, emotionally for the character, but not in terms of the plot. And looking at reviews/description of the next book say it takes place 10 years later. So, it just ends like it does, and it seemed very sudden.
It's a bit of an odd book, and it took me a while to get into it, but I slowly came to love Elin and her relationships, especially with the Beasts.
It's a bit of an odd book, and it took me a while to get into it, but I slowly came to love Elin and her relationships, especially with the Beasts.
kirkl's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25