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catpun's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.0
Graphic: Kidnapping and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
kables_reads's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Blood, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death
fromjuliereads's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
I really loved the characters. Winnie is such a great character! She is so strong in herself and acts for the best of others despite her fears. I would have loved even more of her character. Mr. Quincy is also a fantastic character - I loved the mystery around him, and learning more about him. Of course, Robert grows on you as his character grows, and everyone should love Cook - such a badass! The true hero and stealer of the scenes though has to be Oliver!
This book deals with such dark material, but I loved the way that it was done. The discussions of fears, the music and the piano playing a role in the reveals, and of course the faerie tales used to slowly reveal pieces of the story and the character's pasts. I also love that we got to see some familiar characters. I haven't read all of Atwater's books, only Half a Soul - which I absolutely adored - so I'm not sure if other characters show up. I think one is mentioned. I am hoping we get more stories in this world, especially as I want to learn more about Clarimonde and Bellamira!
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
kwthor's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Death, Violence, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content, Blood, Vomit, and Kidnapping
sirpandacat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Confinement, Violence, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Child abuse
porcupine_girl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Blood, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Misogyny, Violence, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Self harm, Violence, and War
ceruleanshelves's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
“It was somewhat flattering, Winnie realised, to be considered as a worthy opponent, instead of as a woman.”
gothic fantasy romance fairy tale? say less.
atwater never fails to write engaging and driving stories with its victorian charm and aesthetic - and this one has the addition of an eery, spooky vibe. i loved winnifred as a scheming, clever magician who's quickly learned how to carefully manipulate her way around faeries - and the real world.
there are mentions of and connections to characters from the regency faerie tales, so while i rec reading them it's not necessary.
“Innocence is so offensive, isn't it?" he asked her finally. "It is never content in its existence. It must force itself upon the rest of the world, insisting that true horror is a fiction.”
i can't wait for the next book. if you want a summerween or spooky season read, add this to your list!
Graphic: Death and Blood
Moderate: Death of parent and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Vomit, and Sexual harassment
l1brarygirl's review against another edition
3.5
Of particular note: This book takes place in the early 1850s, which places it as much as 30-40 years after Half a Soul and 25-30 years after Longshadow
Graphic: Child abuse, Gore, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Blood, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
Minor: Animal cruelty, Drug use, Vomit, and Grief
mothmania's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death and Sexual harassment
evarinya's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Blood and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Chronic illness, Pedophilia, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug abuse, Misogyny, Rape, and Sexual assault