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olivialandryxo 's review for:
Malice
by Heather Walter
dark
emotional
slow-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
I’m speechless, honestly. This exceeded all of my expectations. It was freaking BRILLIANT and I’m completely obsessed. One of the best retellings I’ve ever read, without a doubt. Top three, easily. Alyce and Aurora’s dynamic, the world-building, the intrigue and intensity of the plot… I’m in awe of it all. I was so happy when the romance blossomed, only to end up in a near-constant state of panic for the last fifty pages. The fact that this is only Walter’s debut is astonishing. I’m looking very forward to the sequel and whatever she writes next.
Representation
Representation
- sapphic protagonist & love interest
- sapphic romance (f/f)
- side characters of color
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence
Moderate: Bullying, Blood, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Child abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, Torture
Sexual content is brief and not graphic. Child abuse and torture occurred prior to the story. Drug use is mentioned in passing, in regards to a side character.