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jayqualin's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
While Cursed Crowns has its moments, it feels like much of the character development we experienced in the first book has been completely dismantled. Instead of building on what was already established, the sequel resets both main characters' growth to zero, forcing you to go through similar development arcs all over again. It feels repetitive, as though we’re repeating it all over again from Twin Crowns.
Rose, for instance, becomes increasingly insufferable about halfway through the book. Meanwhile, Wren's romantic arc takes a sharp turn. Her previous love interest is sidelined in favor of yet another broody, morally gray character. To be fair, it’s not entirely surprising — her love interest from Twin Crowns has the personality of stale toast in this book.
On the bright side, the plot is solidly put together, albeit somewhat predictable. The story sets the stage for the final installment, and I'm cautiously optimistic about where it's heading. Despite its flaws, Cursed Crowns has left me curious enough to stick around for the conclusion of the trilogy.
Rose, for instance, becomes increasingly insufferable about halfway through the book. Meanwhile, Wren's romantic arc takes a sharp turn. Her previous love interest is sidelined in favor of yet another broody, morally gray character. To be fair, it’s not entirely surprising — her love interest from Twin Crowns has the personality of stale toast in this book.
On the bright side, the plot is solidly put together, albeit somewhat predictable. The story sets the stage for the final installment, and I'm cautiously optimistic about where it's heading. Despite its flaws, Cursed Crowns has left me curious enough to stick around for the conclusion of the trilogy.
erinkt's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
3.75
emilyreadddss's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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
5.0
elise_av's review against another edition
4.0
☆4.5
I had low expectations and when I tell you this blew past them.
The storyline was so good! I was hooked until the very end and I am so excited to read the last part of this trilogy.
I couldn't give it 5 stars cause they are too boy-obsessed for my liking but nothing is perfect anyways.
I had low expectations and when I tell you this blew past them.
The storyline was so good! I was hooked until the very end and I am so excited to read the last part of this trilogy.
I couldn't give it 5 stars cause they are too boy-obsessed for my liking but nothing is perfect anyways.
bookoutlaw's review against another edition
4.0
I honestly just wanna give this 5 stars purely because of those last 100 page - Wren and Alarik scenes. I feel well fed and unwell because I was giggling so much and wasting more time fangirling over them than reading
thebookforest's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0