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Fairest (The Lunar Chronicles, #3.5)
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~ 3.5 stars ~
TW/CW: sexual abuse, rape, adult-minor relationship
I'm really conflicted in regards to this book. On one hand there is one particular thing that I hated with a burning passion and I didn't think it was absolutely phenomenal or extraordinary, but it was good.
I thought Levana's villian origin story made sense. Everything she went through and how that affected her and shaped her into the person she now is, but from the start it was obvious that she is manipulative and doesn't know when she crosses the line. Just as long as she gets her way and things work out in her interest. She is cunning is terrible ways and would go to the extent of killing a child to get her way. And all throughout this, she is sure that she is doing the right thing.
The one thing that made me bump it down was how somehow under it all, is that I got the feeling that we were supposed to feel with her. Under normal circumstances, what she went through, I wouldn't mind that. In the end of the day, she is still a villian, and her experiences do not excuse her behavior, but one thing I do not want to see is someone who is a sexual harasser and ultimately a rapist be presented in such a way. I don't know how to properly convey how I feel about this but I don't like it. Obviously her perception of love is still skewed, but this entire relationship and the way it was dealt with rubbed me the wrong way.
But otheriwse, I liked the glimpse into Luna and it's history and Levana's history. It enhanced my experience of this series, and I enjoyed this book and am glad I decided to read it.
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TW/CW: sexual abuse, rape, adult-minor relationship
I'm really conflicted in regards to this book. On one hand there is one particular thing that I hated with a burning passion and I didn't think it was absolutely phenomenal or extraordinary, but it was good.
I thought Levana's villian origin story made sense. Everything she went through and how that affected her and shaped her into the person she now is, but from the start it was obvious that she is manipulative and doesn't know when she crosses the line. Just as long as she gets her way and things work out in her interest. She is cunning is terrible ways and would go to the extent of killing a child to get her way. And all throughout this, she is sure that she is doing the right thing.
The one thing that made me bump it down was how somehow under it all, is that I got the feeling that we were supposed to feel with her. Under normal circumstances, what she went through, I wouldn't mind that. In the end of the day, she is still a villian, and her experiences do not excuse her behavior, but one thing I do not want to see is someone who is a sexual harasser and ultimately a rapist be presented in such a way. I don't know how to properly convey how I feel about this but I don't like it. Obviously her perception of love is still skewed, but this entire relationship and the way it was dealt with rubbed me the wrong way.
But otheriwse, I liked the glimpse into Luna and it's history and Levana's history. It enhanced my experience of this series, and I enjoyed this book and am glad I decided to read it.
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Reading Progress
February 11, 2021
– Shelved as:
to-read
February 11, 2021
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February 22, 2021
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Started Reading
February 23, 2021
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40.81%
"thoughts:
• Was under the impression that Channary was a good person, but she's horrible.
• Levana is a psychopath according to my google diagnosis of her.
• Adult-minor dynamic. Plz no.
• Correct me if I'm wrong, but Evert can't consent, because Levana is manipulating his emotions with glamour, and is constantly resisting, so she's sexually assaulting him, and just raped him. Say sike right now 🔪"
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• Was under the impression that Channary was a good person, but she's horrible.
• Levana is a psychopath according to my google diagnosis of her.
• Adult-minor dynamic. Plz no.
• Correct me if I'm wrong, but Evert can't consent, because Levana is manipulating his emotions with glamour, and is constantly resisting, so she's sexually assaulting him, and just raped him. Say sike right now 🔪"
February 23, 2021
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47.79%
"(talking about Kai)
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"A toddler, yes." Channary bent over her daughter, nestling the tuff of hair with her nose. " At first I thought, why he might be a perfect little match for my perfect little girl." She lifted her gaze again.....
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February 23, 2021
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Finished Reading
March 15, 2021
– Shelved as:
fairytale-retellings
January 15, 2022
– Shelved as:
marissa-mayer
January 19, 2023
– Shelved as:
fantasy
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Feb 24, 2021 08:44AM
I didnt feel bad for Levana.She had so many chances to redeem herself.
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Like ik that it was Channary and her toxic enviroments fault but still.
ScytheAynRand wrote: "I didnt feel bad for Levana.She had so many chances to redeem herself."ScytheAynRand wrote: "Like ik that it was Channary and her toxic enviroments fault but still."
I agree, what she went though in no way, shape, or form, excuses all the horrible things she has done to others. What she went through with Channary, as bad as it is, even though it made her who she is, isn't the sole blame. She herself is.
Mrinmayi wrote: "She is one crooked woman🤫😶"She most certainly is 😂
