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annwade's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Body horror, Death, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
randirush's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Blood, and Death of parent
Minor: War
kirstenf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Murder, and War
Minor: Child death, Genocide, Misogyny, Torture, and Colonisation
ana_withlovexox's review against another edition
adventurous
3.75
tropes: proximidad forzada y enemigos a amantes.
Me gustó el inicio del libro, también el slow-burn. Pero los personajes y la trama no son memorable, son entretenidos en su momento, sin embargo, de aquí a una semana no voy a pensar mucho en el. No solo eso pero el final me pareció poco planeado, siento que sacó muchas cosas para poder conseguir el final. Aún así no pude soltar el libro, más que todo por el romance✨, siento que en ese aspecto lo hizo muy bien.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
doodeedoda's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and War
marine2907's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
sarahna's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
tak_everlasting's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and War
caseythereader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
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? No
3.5
Thanks to Macmillan Books for the free advance copy of this book.
- If you're looking for a lush YA fantasy you can burn through in a weekend, PRINCESS OF SOULS is the book for you.
- The magic system in this book was unique, and it was interesting to learn more about it alongside Selestra as she discovered the true history of her people over the course of the book.
- The Festival of Predictions part of the plot was a bit overcomplicated, but I was more than happy to follow Selestra and Nox across the kingdom as they tried to outrun their fates.
- If you're looking for a lush YA fantasy you can burn through in a weekend, PRINCESS OF SOULS is the book for you.
- The magic system in this book was unique, and it was interesting to learn more about it alongside Selestra as she discovered the true history of her people over the course of the book.
- The Festival of Predictions part of the plot was a bit overcomplicated, but I was more than happy to follow Selestra and Nox across the kingdom as they tried to outrun their fates.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
stephanialopez's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Alexandra Christo has once again brought us into this fantastical world of magic and mythical creatures in beautiful manner. The world feels so fleshed out even though the characters are restricted to their geographic space because of a century-long reign and don't know much about the rest of the world; just knowing that this story in the same universe as Christo's other novel, To Kill a Kingdom, really gives the world an extra boost.
I loved how bits and pieces of Rapunzel's story are weaved throughout in little bites but this story still stands out as distinct from the fairytale. There are certainly elements taken from it—like a princess locked away for her power, a cocky guy who guides her away from her prison, and some things that venture into spoiler-warning-worthy components—but Princess of Souls has grit that sends this story forward into something audiences older than those of fairytales will find intriguing.
The characters themselves are also remarkable. Selestra, the heir witch, has so much fear inside of her but her goodness still shines through. It was really satisfying to see her grow into herself by the end. And Nox, the cocky solder, has a motivation that is so understandable but you can't help but wish he'd choose an easier path. I was on the edge of my seat hoping to see them both succeed in their personal and joint goals. I was also on the edge of my seat watching their relationship develop. The enemies-to-lovers was so well done! They never lost their bickering even as they fell into something they didn't anticipate. I really liked seeing them fight against these feelings but slowly give in. The tension between the two main characters hit the balance so well and felt natural.
I am so glad I read this book. It was such a great read and I cannot wait to see what else Christo has to offer us!
I loved how bits and pieces of Rapunzel's story are weaved throughout in little bites but this story still stands out as distinct from the fairytale. There are certainly elements taken from it—like a princess locked away for her power, a cocky guy who guides her away from her prison, and some things that venture into spoiler-warning-worthy components—but Princess of Souls has grit that sends this story forward into something audiences older than those of fairytales will find intriguing.
The characters themselves are also remarkable. Selestra, the heir witch, has so much fear inside of her but her goodness still shines through. It was really satisfying to see her grow into herself by the end. And Nox, the cocky solder, has a motivation that is so understandable but you can't help but wish he'd choose an easier path. I was on the edge of my seat hoping to see them both succeed in their personal and joint goals. I was also on the edge of my seat watching their relationship develop. The enemies-to-lovers was so well done! They never lost their bickering even as they fell into something they didn't anticipate. I really liked seeing them fight against these feelings but slowly give in. The tension between the two main characters hit the balance so well and felt natural.
I am so glad I read this book. It was such a great read and I cannot wait to see what else Christo has to offer us!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Forced institutionalization, and Blood