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samusc's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This fast paced debut was super unique and I loved it. It's been awhile since I've seen such an intense corruption arc. The best way I could think to summarize this experience is when you're playing DnD and a character immediately resorts to violence instead of talking things through, and things only get worse from there. Reading this made me feel sad, disgusted, and needing to know what would happen next. I loved the romance element because it makes sense that Emanuela would fall for someone so like herself. It was previously established that one of her former rivalries involved some feelings. Verene is motivated by the same things Emanuela is, is incredibly ambitious, and has suffered trauma under similar hands .
I'm very excited for the sequel and hope to see Ale make a name for himself. He truly deserves better.
I'm very excited for the sequel and hope to see Ale make a name for himself. He truly deserves better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Death, Death of parent, Confinement, and Body horror
kelseydaffodil's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Gaslighting, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Kidnapping, Physical abuse, and Violence
nikkiyrj's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A fun and quick read! I didn't expect it to turn into that direction at the end of the book but I'm glad to see more characters like Emanuela emerging into the young adult genre too. I see a really great potential enemies-to-lovers romance too which I'm excited to see how it develops in the next book. A lot of Killing Eve vibes too ;)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Physical abuse
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