Reviews with content warning for Toxic relationship - The Lost Sisters

WHY? WHO had the AUDACITY to say this short novella was written to understand Taryn’s pov better? I don’t know about you all but I hate her even MORE after reading this. My freaking Beyoncé (yes, she’s my only religion), I didn’t know I could hate a character SO much.
You are telling me, Taryn dear, that you’re choosing a man over your other half aka your twin sister??? A man that’s not even worth your fucking time!!!!!!!!! Like be fr girl when did you decide Locke was the love of your life?😂😂😂 grow the fuck up. That’s not the worst part though, because YOU blamed Jude for all the bullying she was receiving, and why? Because she was strong enough to defend herself???? This is why spanish is the best language to curse because EN QUÉ COÑO ESTABAS PENSANDO PUTA LOCA????? I don’t have enough words to describe my hatred towards her, omfg😭. You’ve tried to fit into a world where you’re not welcomed and yet you decide to get manipulated by your sister’s bully… Men are not that worthy/important honey, trust me, and you made it even worse by forcing Locke to marry you… I hope you get what you deserve in the next books.
This is the worst “apology” I’ve ever read in my entire life. This is just Taryn looking for someone to pity her, and she just doesn’t deserve Jude at all. I have so many more things to say about this but I’ll stop here before I throw my phone through the window.

Regardless of all of this, Holly Black’s writing is amazing (again) and I can’t wait to keep on reading not only this trilogy, but the other books about the Faerie world.

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fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

0.25

Taryn is an easily manipulated spoilt brat that falls in love with a sly manipulative “fox” because he showed interest in her. You can clearly see he only uses her for his “stories” and fun. Shes fake by coming up with any excuse she can which doesn't even lead to an apology. And basically demands she accept her apology because they are twin sisters!

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emotional reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is an excellent companion novella for The Cruel Prince. We are provided with really interesting insight into Taryn's mindset during the events of the original novel, however, I will say there is nothing especially mind blowing or revelatory. Definitely not required reading for the series but a fun add on.

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