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im at the edge of my mf seat... also its been a long time since ive enjoyed a book written in this style: third person, present tense. i tend to prefer writing that is quite literally inside the characters' head, and this book manages to do that, whilst using the third person of it all to dislodge us here and there... its really nice.

I NEED TO KNOW THE ENDING ASAP

charming & Gus is a cutie, much less obnoxious than I ever imagined. I like that he's nice, and clear about his feelings and thoughts and standpoint in life. It's so refreshing. Random note about Hazel, but I feel she's super realistic, such a well rounded character.

hhhhhmmm

the style of the writing is fine and was what compelled me toward this book in the first place, but i'm not really a fan of the narrator's voice. the sentences feel a little too raw and unfinished, like they are going to present a thought or symbol but it isn't fully realized yet by the author herself.

I like the concept of the story a lot. but, there are a few elements that just aren't sitting right with me. hmmm

crazy stuff I am so engaged tho. once again, the writing is captivating

i’m rlly liking the writing style so far! disturbed in ways i didn’t expect to be tho 💀

love love love this series oh my lord

I love this freaking book and that's pretty much all I have to say

“i care for myself, the more solitary, the more friendless, the more unsustained i am, the more i will respect myself.” charlotte brontë

so far, this depiction of a neurodivergent persons mental health has been the most accurate i’ve seen in YA fiction to date. and it’s shocking because i’ve never read JG book under a female narrator and was admittedly nervous-/ but he’s killing it so far. doesn’t delve into to what he doesn’t know and really sticks to what he does and excels. i relate to aza so much, maybe too much.

AHHHHHHH!!!

ahhh i love this section. and i get that a book is in many parts and each parts important blah blah blah this second half is hitting so much harder than the first imo. this is the most authentic characterization of feyre, seen in her struggle to save tamlin. her motivations are so clear now; her empathy expanding, her instincts sharpening. her love for him ringing clear. this is great

“i loved tamlin and i would go to the ends of the world to save him” 🥺🫶🏽 the way so much has happened within the span of a chapter!! i absolutely love the little twist, and it was very satisfying. imo a good twist is one you can see coming if you pay enough attention, and that’s exactly what happened. so invested invested in what’s next.

it's so fun tracking the ways it follows BATB (and the ways it departs). my one yearning, and this goes for all fantasy novels, is for more female friendships and for them to be highlighted more. this recent chapter where feyre's home with elaine was heartwarming asf, especially when feyre says that she feels elaine is stronger than her for her ability to stay kind. i hope her sisters become more important figures