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mifflinreads's review against another edition
4.0
This was so cute and cozy! It felt very whimsical with a touch of historical fiction and a very unique magic system and likable characters.
tjrouleau's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.25
amlane16's review
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.75
amberacks12's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a very cute book. I love when magical buildings are involved in the plot. The characters were fun and felt real. And the magic system was really interesting.
I will say the third act really slowed the pacing, and I felt the random discussion amongst certain characters about having a writing slump felt a little too on the nose. But overall I really enjoyed this quick read and highly recommend it for fans of cozy historical fantasy.
Enjoyment: 4
Emotional impact: 4
Educational value: n/a
=4
I will say the third act really slowed the pacing, and I felt the random discussion amongst certain characters about having a writing slump felt a little too on the nose. But overall I really enjoyed this quick read and highly recommend it for fans of cozy historical fantasy.
Enjoyment: 4
Emotional impact: 4
Educational value: n/a
=4
amieib's review against another edition
4.0
I really did enjoy this. It's been a while since I've been able to fly through a dense book. For the most part, it was cosy and sweet with enough tension to prevent literary diabetes. It felt a bit like dark fairytale historical fiction. The characters, with the exception of the villain, was a joy to know and so easy to love. I will definitely be continuing the series.
chanelchapters's review against another edition
4.0
This was adorable while also kinda dark.
The romance is slow burn and very proper but cute. The magic was really interesting.
I loved the characters.
The romance is slow burn and very proper but cute. The magic was really interesting.
I loved the characters.
usskrantz's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lakayla_reads's review
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
maisiebee's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
avalete's review against another edition
5.0
A fun cozy fantasy. There was actually more of a plot than I thought there would be. It was a bit of a slow start, but I enjoyed this one once it got going.