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hippievamp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, Blood, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Confinement, Gun violence, Suicide, and Terminal illness
readingwithkaitlyn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Death, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Confinement, Violence, Grief, and Abandonment
Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide, Terminal illness, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
celeste329's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I had some trouble initially with it being third present (I'm used to reading past tense), but eventually got used to it. It is very atmospheric - a bit on the eerie side, which I liked.
The book has elements of family, discovering oneself, life and death, as well as magic (so it is on the heavy/more emotional side). The idea behind it, I found very interesting. There could be scope for more exploration of that universe and perhaps even Gallant itself again.
It's not without some drawbacks, I felt like the final few chapters went by so fast it took away a bit from the gentle lull that was present throughout most of the book. But this depends on also on preferences.
The characters were also great, and I think Olivia was written rather beautifully and the other characters are well-written too. The prose was absolutely fantastic as well and it pulled me in right away.
This is one book I will definitely re-read.
Minor: Death
sabrielsbell's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Suicide and Grief
Minor: Animal death and Blood
samanthaeumir's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent
macaroons06's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Child death, Death, Self harm, Blood, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Grief
Minor: Eating disorder and Gore
vira92's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Blood, and Death of parent
sofiafja's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Bullying and Death
styxx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
five_rats_in_a_trenchcoat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying and Suicide
Minor: Animal death