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Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This was a fun, edge of your seat story. It definitely went a route I didn't expect at all! I found it difficult to put down, wondering what happened in such a suspicious home. The reason this wasn't a full 5 star read was (for me) because the romance aspect of this felt a bit absurd and unrealistic for me. Tom is supposed to distrust romance, but his falling for Amy took from that and caused some character actions to not quite fit with their motivations. Otherwise it was a great thriller, and I highly recommend it.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This was a fun, edge of your seat story. It definitely went a route I didn't expect at all! I found it difficult to put down, wondering what happened in such a suspicious home. The reason this wasn't a full 5 star read was (for me) because the romance aspect of this felt a bit absurd and unrealistic for me. Tom is supposed to distrust romance, but his falling for Amy took from that and caused some character actions to not quite fit with their motivations. Otherwise it was a great thriller, and I highly recommend it.
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Thank you to the author for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Bloody Spade was one of the most entertaining books I’ve read in a while. When someone says a book embodies anime aspects, it’s hard to know just what they mean by that. However, this book really does encompass that experience. You have magical girl-esque transformation scenes, card game-based magic, and a fantastical world. Willows did a fantastic job with world-building within this environment.
Iori and Ellen are incredibly lovable. On the other hand, her brother Alexander frustrated me to no end. While I am thankful he developed as a character, he is the reason that this review loses a half star from me. His protectiveness of Ellen bordered on toxic and unhealthy, and I didn’t love that. Iori has notable PTSD, and Willows wrote this well. It was interesting to read about this in a fantasy aspect, especially when so often this goes disregarded.
Overall, this is an exciting new series that I can’t wait to read more of.
My full review will be posted on my blog on September 13th, 2021!
Thank you to the author for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Bloody Spade was one of the most entertaining books I’ve read in a while. When someone says a book embodies anime aspects, it’s hard to know just what they mean by that. However, this book really does encompass that experience. You have magical girl-esque transformation scenes, card game-based magic, and a fantastical world. Willows did a fantastic job with world-building within this environment.
Iori and Ellen are incredibly lovable. On the other hand, her brother Alexander frustrated me to no end. While I am thankful he developed as a character, he is the reason that this review loses a half star from me. His protectiveness of Ellen bordered on toxic and unhealthy, and I didn’t love that. Iori has notable PTSD, and Willows wrote this well. It was interesting to read about this in a fantasy aspect, especially when so often this goes disregarded.
Overall, this is an exciting new series that I can’t wait to read more of.
My full review will be posted on my blog on September 13th, 2021!
