It was well-written and engrossing, but sometimes difficult to read. I generally gravitate toward light, escapist books, so reading something with so much injustice and torture is a departure for me. The book centers around Little Flower, who is sent to be a maidservant to Linjing. Linjing is spoiled and entitled, and quickly becomes jealous of Little Flower’s embroidery skills. She systematically destroys Little Flower’s prospects for a way out of slavery. As they get older they are sent to the Celibate Sisterhood, where Linjing’s jealousy endangers Little Flower’s life. The history and culture was interesting and maddening. It’s a book that sticks with you for a while. (8)
Jennifer and Scott are work rivals at a publishing company. He scoffs at her favorite fantasy series, so she’s shocked to see him at a week-long fantasy immersion vacation. Enemies to lovers, always fun. I love this duo’s writing style, like the line about Princess Bride-ing it down a hill and other clever turns of phrases. I’ll read whatever they write just for that. I liked how they incorporated the fantasy world, Elytheum, into the story, even if it was a bit over-the-top and unrealistic. I’m not a big fantasy reader, and I wasn’t sure what a fae is (Google confirms my thought that it’s like a fairy), but I could appreciate how ingrained the series is into Jennifer’s life. I liked Jennifer and Scott’s interactions, for the most part. I think the biggest flaw is that the only thing really keeping the characters apart is their suspicion and fear. Which got a little repetitive. And Jennifer’s self reflections got a bit tedious for me. All in all it was a cute read. I liked t...
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