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signebrum's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
The hold this books has had on me the past few days should be studied, because wow.
I loved every bit of this world. I loved the nightmares coming to life. I loved how Clementine was THAT character; we often see a side character being a spy, sneaking into rooms, disguising themselves.
In this book, it’s all Clementine doing to disguising and lying and I ATE IT UP!
The romance is a nice slow burn, and you easily feel both the frustration, longing and pain in both Clementine and Phelan.
I loved how complicated everything was, while still being laid out in a way so the reader could easily follow the world building. The many characters and their relationships with each other. The backstabbing. The backstory. The goals and scheming. And I loved Clementine’s half stone heart, and the moments cracks appeared - for her and others with the same burden.
All in all, a great 5/5 star read for me. Rebecca Ross simply doesn’t miss, and I am in awe of her books.
I loved every bit of this world. I loved the nightmares coming to life. I loved how Clementine was THAT character; we often see a side character being a spy, sneaking into rooms, disguising themselves.
In this book, it’s all Clementine doing to disguising and lying and I ATE IT UP!
The romance is a nice slow burn, and you easily feel both the frustration, longing and pain in both Clementine and Phelan.
I loved how complicated everything was, while still being laid out in a way so the reader could easily follow the world building. The many characters and their relationships with each other. The backstabbing. The backstory. The goals and scheming. And I loved Clementine’s half stone heart, and the moments cracks appeared - for her and others with the same burden.
All in all, a great 5/5 star read for me. Rebecca Ross simply doesn’t miss, and I am in awe of her books.
ragonmoss's review against another edition
4.0
This had a slow start but really picked up at the end. I very much enjoyed it but was left feeling like a lot of the relationships felt a little flat, I needed more. I feel like there were maybe too many threads to be able follow through with everything well. But solid concept and solid execution!
appleval's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/5 ⭐
not my #1 RR book but that doesn't mean it's any less good. perhaps my only qualm was with the (to me) unnecessary dragging out of "Anna" and I also wished there was slightly more action to keep me hooked.
Phelan was perfect though <3 rebecca and her ability to write men >>>>
not my #1 RR book but that doesn't mean it's any less good. perhaps my only qualm was with the (to me) unnecessary dragging out of "Anna" and I also wished there was slightly more action to keep me hooked.
Phelan was perfect though <3 rebecca and her ability to write men >>>>
jasmin_vb's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.75
rchlwsnd's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Just a fun, dreamy time. Loved the world building
booksnpaiges's review against another edition
i don’t like where the plot of this book is going and it lost my attention.
sophyprose's review against another edition
5.0
I don't think I have the words to articulate my feelings and thoughts about how absolutely great and gorgeous of book this is. There is no doubt that this book is my favourite of 2024... so far.
I mean the characters, the lore, the plot and the romance? Insanely good.
This shows how much I love love love Rebecca Ross's writings. Her books never failed to find its way into my heart and stay there forever.
I mean the characters, the lore, the plot and the romance? Insanely good.
This shows how much I love love love Rebecca Ross's writings. Her books never failed to find its way into my heart and stay there forever.
meloworld's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
One of the best YA Fantasy novels I've read in recent years!
One of the best YA Fantasy novels I've read in recent years!
julshakespeare's review against another edition
4.0
4.6/5 stars, full review to come! ARE WE SURE THIS IS A STANDALONE