carolinewithane's Reviews (647)

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the first chapter had me thinking: "oh no. another stock YA fantasy."

i'm so glad i kept reading.

while the pacing was clumsy (there are many time jumps that i wish had been explored more) and the romance was a big no from me (cheesy and undeveloped), the whole message is incredible. i would die for the bloodsisters. this is a very intersectional feminist fantasy, which the world definitely needs, and the worldbuilding was very creative.

if you were considering picking this one up, do!

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Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

i don't know any word in any language that manages to describe how the novellas in this series make me feel.