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kali_wali's review against another edition
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? No
1.75
bubbly_lara's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
5.0
I love the story still as much with this audio reread as with the first time reading it. Moira Quirk does a brilliant job brining Beatrice and Nadi to life. The story is still as infuriating and hopeful the second time around and I cannot recommend this book enough.
kylosten's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Minor: Pregnancy
akookieforyou's review against another edition
2.0
*2.5*
I'm more disappointed than anything, I really thought I would fall head-over-heels for this novel, but I just couldn't. There were so many interesting elements, especially the magic system, which was different enough from any others I'd read, and I'm always a sucker for historical(ish) romances. My biggest issues really fall into the execution of everything. The romance was rushed, they literally fall in love when they meet for the second time, and there's not much done to develop their relationship, so it comes across as very superficial. The magic is also an irritant, as we just don't get enough of it, I kept wanting more but all we received was little pieces. The pacing is atrocious as well. Something interesting would happen, then bland nothingness for 50 or so pages. I have more issues, but I'll stop here. There was real potential with this story, but I just don't feel like it lived up to it, obviously I'm in the minority here though, and I'm happy for all the people that love this book.
I'm more disappointed than anything, I really thought I would fall head-over-heels for this novel, but I just couldn't. There were so many interesting elements, especially the magic system, which was different enough from any others I'd read, and I'm always a sucker for historical(ish) romances. My biggest issues really fall into the execution of everything. The romance was rushed, they literally fall in love when they meet for the second time, and there's not much done to develop their relationship, so it comes across as very superficial. The magic is also an irritant, as we just don't get enough of it, I kept wanting more but all we received was little pieces. The pacing is atrocious as well. Something interesting would happen, then bland nothingness for 50 or so pages. I have more issues, but I'll stop here. There was real potential with this story, but I just don't feel like it lived up to it, obviously I'm in the minority here though, and I'm happy for all the people that love this book.
jenhurst's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this. This is about Beatrice who doesn’t want to get married, as she wants to be a sorceress. In this world, when women get married they have to wear a colour if they want kids. They all must get married during bargaining season to the most advantageous match. Beatrice becomes friends with another girl who’s a sorceress as well and falls for her brother. I liked seeing the friendship and how the magic worked in this society.
Really good book and I recommend it. Plus it’s a standalone! There’s not enough standalones in the fantasy/scifi genre.
Really good book and I recommend it. Plus it’s a standalone! There’s not enough standalones in the fantasy/scifi genre.
atgerstner's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
alittlebird's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
4.25
The relationships in this book (whether romantic, friendship, or spiritual) are just so universally good.