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Child of Shivay by JR Cathers

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear

Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions

Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well

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Reviewed on 2026-02-20T05:32:48Z

The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Some more thought out than others

Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging

Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story
Content Warnings: Sexual content, violence, death, suicidal ideation

I was instantly drawn in by this book's captivating start. With its subtle humor and mysterious undertones, this dark fantasy novel offers a refreshing twist on familiar themes!!

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Reviewed on 2026-02-08T23:37:13Z