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It gives a perspective of WW2 that I'd never read before with incredibly moving prose that explore the mental turmoil that the soldiers faced on the Eastern front.

A great fantasy book that made you fall in love with the characters and made you fall in love with the complexity of people, but also made me hate it. Most people may say the pacing is a little slow at first, but I really enjoyed it since it took you on a journey with the characters, and as things progressed for them, so did the pace of the book.

It's a book about different types family, of love, building relationships and forgiveness

incredibly human

Although it’s a young adult genre but the strategy a school girl takes to solve a murder and the mystery that unfolds around it is amazing , a must read if you live mysteries

I love this author's ability to bring different eras of history to life through the depth and complexity of her characters.

I love the world-building! The plot focuses more on the political side which gives it an edge from the other fantasy books that I've read. Each chapter keeps you thinking and on your toes. Having a female main character that's ambitious and dangerous, and not the usual damsel-in-distress is refreshing. You'll be surprised by how she improvises her plan along the way, builds connections and allies, cashes in favors, manipulates certain situations and executes her plans while keeping her family safe in the world of faerie. The development of enemies to lovers is just perfect and didn't feel rushed. I enjoyed their banters and how trust is developed on both sides. I don't think Holly Black receives much praise for how well-written this is, most especially for not letting the romance outshine the political side of the story. It's witty, refreshing and definitely a must-read!