Scan barcode
readsforlife's review
2.0
As quick as this book pulled me in it lost me! The characters writing is very good. And the story starts off really well. But then the plot holes are really jarring. Like, how does he know where her family is but it took him four months to find her? Why, if the last thing she wants is to be caught by the king Do they go to a festival one village away from the castle. It LITERALLY makes no sense. At all. It also makes no sense that the king took so long to find her with like everyone knowing who she is. The slow burn was well written, up until the end. I also would be doubtful that this should be classified as upper ya just because the FMC is under 18. Started the book with the feels, ending the book disappointed. I do think this author has a lot of potential, and there were really enjoyable parts of the book. However, maybe there could be less ‘tears burning of eyes and throats’
melting's review
2.0
Sorry, this was just such an awkward read. Two stars for originality in terms of the story and world building, but that’s all i can give. It just doesn’t feel like this book went through any kind of editor or proofreader. There are so many run on sentences, overused words/phrases, and continuity errors. The formatting of the pages also feels off and uncentered.
The dialogue seemed clunky and awkward. The characters’ interactions were awkward and felt so forced. I tried my best to immerse myself in this world as I read but the frequency of errors was incredibly jarring.
I understand that this is Audrey Steves’ first released work. I 100% support self-publishing and new authors, but this one just doesn’t feel like it was ready.
The dialogue seemed clunky and awkward. The characters’ interactions were awkward and felt so forced. I tried my best to immerse myself in this world as I read but the frequency of errors was incredibly jarring.
I understand that this is Audrey Steves’ first released work. I 100% support self-publishing and new authors, but this one just doesn’t feel like it was ready.
gothpilgrim's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
hed5aya's review
5.0
This book gave me everything UGH. I need to sit with my thoughts before I can coherently piece words together.
Update: This book was phenomenal! It had me crying and screaming and kicking my legs up in the air. It gave me everything including heartbreak UGH. My baby Elias will always have my heart and I’m so excited to see where the series goes from here!
Update: This book was phenomenal! It had me crying and screaming and kicking my legs up in the air. It gave me everything including heartbreak UGH. My baby Elias will always have my heart and I’m so excited to see where the series goes from here!
girlwiththeoceaneyes's review
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
It wasn't for me. I was a bit confused and frustrated at the slow pace of it. With the ending I'm assuming it's meant to be a series but I don't think I'll continue to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, and Murder
Explicit descriptions of murder including young childrensanjasbestshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
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
5.0
I flew through this book because I loved it so much! It’s not perfect and there are flaws, but they weren’t major imo and I could easily overlook them. I did get annoyed at the end tho because there is definitely a theme of everyone withholding information from the MC and it gets a little old, but again, it was so good I am fine with it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
She gets hit a lot.hopkinsa3's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
emertainment's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0