I wanted to love this book so much. The whole premise, the story, the world the author built, those were amazing. Side characters were great. Alderic was great. I'm torn, there is so much that could have been so amazing. If you can read it without having to like the main character and still enjoy the story, then yes. It's a good read.
Trigger warnings: Suicidal ideation, self-harm and harm to a pet are fairly big factors in the story.
This book is not wholesome or cozy, which I have seen people describe it as.
I had an issue with Lyssa, the main character. I understand that her circumstances were bad. Being abandoned by her dad. Bad. Trauma bad. Seeing her brother murdered by the Beast as a child. Very Bad. Loads of trauma is bad. I understand the anger. However, her default was rage and violence. Physical harm to anyone and everyone present, even the innocent. After 10 years, or 13, that was still the default. There was no growth. No regret later. She just couldn't seem to think beyond that violence. I could like and root for a character who was growing through rage, violence, and loss. I could understand deep grieving. Despite having those by her side who gave her the opportunity for growth. She simply dug her heels in and continued. I am not saying she should forgive the people who caused trauma in her life or stop grieving. There was no maturity. No thought to her killing- just rage. She was a flat, one-dimensional character until we met Alderic, when we find out that she's also mean and hateful. She makes fun of how he dresses and his hobbies. Even when he reveals his character to her throughout the story, she doesn't grow.
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