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readingtheskyline's review against another edition
4.0
I greatly enjoyed this book, it was a delight. Especially Arriman, he is such a dandy diva. I love him, he's so funny with his thinking. Stuff like: If Bloodwort wins, he plans to kill himself? What a drama wizard. However, that wasn't the darkest part of this story. The rats eating themselves? Pretty intense XD I loved Rover the Worm, what a darling invertebrate. I quite enjoyed the ending, Though I had guessed Terence was accidentally helping with Belladonna's magic, him being the prophesized wizard was a surprise! The cover is beautiful, I was always excited to pick it up.
The only thing I would have loved to see more was Belladonna and Arriman together. I know it's a kids' book, but it would have been nice to see them actually have a conversation. There was a perfect time too whenTerence was missing. They could have had a lovely conversation, though it was cute how sappy Arriman was. I did like how Madame Olympia was set up with Sir Simon, I thought that was a fun, murderous pair!
Overall, a lovely read and made my day when I finished it! :)
The only thing I would have loved to see more was Belladonna and Arriman together. I know it's a kids' book, but it would have been nice to see them actually have a conversation. There was a perfect time too when
Overall, a lovely read and made my day when I finished it! :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cannibalism
Moderate: Child abuse
bunana_'s review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
It was in this moment of complete despair that Arriman showed himself a most true and noble lover. “My angel..” gathering Belladonna in his arms, “what does it matter…”
Arriman and Belladonna are truly; she fell first, he fell harder. I live them so much!
Content Warnings
Minor: Cannibalism