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Debbiereadsbook (1675 KP) rated Crimson Jewel in Books

Oct 2, 2025

Crimson Jewel

A. Gordon | 2025 | Dystopia, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy

9.0

(1 Ratings)

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I wanted Raiden, and I didn't get him!

Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.

The thing I love most about reviewing is finding brand spanking new authors. Finding those new authors who smash it out the park with their first book is just the icing on the cake! This is such a book.

But while I loved this book, I really did, I hated it too. And I'll tell you why in a little bit!

It's a kind of fairy tale retell: Jack and the Beanstalk. I loved the play on words with that.

It's a kind of why choose, but Bea HAS to choose. Except her choice isn't one she is allowed to make, as Raiden forsaked (not sure that's a word, but I'm keeping it!) his First-Born Son status.

Bea has multiple partners, but not at the same time. I liked that she did that, to be honest, and it made the connection she had with Raiden more intense.

It's dark and deadly in places: Bea gets kidnapped, thrown into a ravine, and almost drowned, after all. Someone doesn't want her to make her choice, and I was a little surprised who was behind it.

Not totally surprised, there were some very VERY obvious culprits but a couple threw me!

I really REALLY want there to be more books, about the First-Born Sons and what happens to them! They play a huge part here, even if only for a week or two, but they too need a happy ever after and I hope the author writes them.

So, I loved this book, yes. But as I said, I hated it too. Why??

Single person point of view!

Only Bea gets a say and I wanted, needed, so DESPERATELY needed to hear from Raiden, and I do not get him. I wanted to know what he felt when he first met Bea. When he realised what she had done, and what that meant. When he found out she had been with others before him. And when that happened all at the end (not saying what, for spoilers!) I needed to hear from him when he found out what finally happened to his parents.

And I don't get him and this is the only reason I gave this book . . .

4.5 stars (but rounded UP for the blog!)

Well done, Ms Gordon (apologies if you go by anything else, I couldn't see otherwise!) seriously, VERY well done!

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RavenclawPrincess913 (253 KP) rated Divergent in Books

May 26, 2019

Divergent

Veronica Roth | 2012 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

8.1

(140 Ratings)

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Title: Divergent

Author: Veronica Roth

Read Dates: May 21 - May 25th

Why did I choose to read this book?
I chose to read this book because I saw the movie back in Highschool and loved it and made me want to read the book as well after I learned it was orginally a book.

Did I like it? I loved the book.

Five things I liked about this book:
1. I love the dystopian part of the story and how they try to improve the society by dividing into fractions of like minded people.
2. I love the story between Tris and Four. I love how it's not like normal people and not too gushy. I loved how they helped each other through each others fears.
3. I love how Tris chose the fraction best for her rather than what others wanted her to choose. But, I also love how she'll sacrifice herself for the people she loves.
4. I love how her mom ended up being divergent as well.
5. I love how she can't be controlled and a robot like the others.

One character I disliked: Peter

Do I recommend this book? Yes

What is one similar book I think you'd like if you also love this book? Hunger Games

Questions for you:
1. Have you read this book and what similar book would you recommend to it?
2. What Fraction do you think you'd belong to?
3. Do you like the way I did review or the way I usually do reviews better?