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Vraja Corbilor by Margaret Rogerson

55 reviews

kate_arts's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious 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

4.0

This was a very enjoyable read especially if you liked Sorcery of Thorns. The narrative meanders in a similar way. I don’t generally love stories that center fairies, but I really enjoyed the strict magic system with the fairies. I thought Isobel and Rook’s relationship was cute but it is Instalove-y. I also wish there was just a bit more at the end to help round out the world and side characters. 
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scramuel058's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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ceruleanshelves's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

“One raven for uncertain peril. Six for danger sure to arrive. A dozen for death, if not avoided. The enchantment is sealed.”

this was a wonderful, fast-paced fae fantasy romance. 

i was sucked into the story pretty quickly and found it more adventurous than i expected. the fae world and magics of this was fascinating, with fae being unable to do "Crafts" (arts of creations humans do: cooking, writing, sewing, painting, etc.), the different fae courts, etc. and of course this is more loyal to old fae tales where they're awful creatures ready to toy with human lives for fun.

i enjoyed the fmc, isobel, and her fae prince, rook. although i did want more scenes involving them that would've strengthened the romance aspect, i loved that isobel was always ready to give rook a piece of her mind (and he seemed to quite enjoy that).

there were a few details i would've liked explained more (the season realms and the hunt confused me and i still am not sure what their deal is) and i would've liked a longer epilogue, but i overall quite enjoyed this read.

Why do we desire, above all other things, that which has the greatest power to destroy us?”
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thesinginglark's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-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

this was a very cute, sweet romance I absolutely devoured. the town of whimsy was very, well, whimsical. i loved the way the world-building was done. HOWEVER, if you're looking for a slow burn, this is NOT it. otherwise i loved it. the world was very charming, the characters were lovable.
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chris_reads's review against another edition

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lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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gillian_aftanas's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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pattyblom's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Nice fantasy story, more character focused then on the world building. The story kept me wanting to read more and finish the story, but the end was a bit short for me.
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mailenlovesreading's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Loved it in the beginning, loved the love interest and the fantasy, fae aspect but didn’t love it as much as I continued reading, not sure why i think it’s because
it got slowed and there was less angst and fluff even though they were in love
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craftysnailtail's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes

4.0

This was a light and quick read. I enjoyed the world building and the general plot, but it's difficult to not compare this book to others like it. Encyclopaedia of Fairies comes to mind first, but that's so superior that I hesitate to compare, even with all the similarities. 

This book was too rushed, and I say that as someone who enjoys quick, concise stories. It really would've benefited from just 25-50 pages more developing their relationship. Them falling in love was extremely sudden and immediately went from infatuation to I-will-literally-die-for-you. I'm also very confused why the author decided to make it a relationship with a minor. It takes no effort to make the female lead 18 rather than 17. 

Beyond those two main complaints, I still had fun with this book. It's one you can finish in a single day and it held my attention while being slightly cozy. It's no masterpiece, but I'd still recommend it if you're looking for something light-hearted and a bit adventurous in a fae world. 
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readingwithkaitlyn's review against another edition

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adventurous 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

4.0

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