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avalon827'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? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Kidnapping, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
dallit's review
- 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
4.0
Their prisoner/captor dynamic? Straight out of my before-bed scenarios. And
There's definitely some content warnings regarding both gore and smut. Nothing super graphic, but multiple men try some things.
The book has highs and lows because some intense emotions are explored, but there's plenty of comedy relief to counteract that.
Just/ everything really.
Phenomenal characters. Unique scenery. Epic battles. And so much fun.
* One criticism, though (why it's not 5 stars), this book was published in 2017 and there is so much heterosexuality and gender binary- It's hard to wade through. I mean, it's literally part of Alosa's abilities, but the constant "men fall under my spell" and "I can make men do what I want" and no effect whatsoever on any of the women on her crew? It's tiring.
Oh, and the apparent only gay man in this entire world?
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
emilywemily6's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Confinement, Physical abuse, Violence, Sexual harassment, and Misogyny
Minor: Alcohol, Grief, Blood, Death, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
sonsonsia's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Violence and Gun violence
Minor: Murder, Cursing, and Death
rylin_marie's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Alcohol, Gore, Grief, Blood, Child abuse, Violence, Death, Death of parent, Medical content, Gun violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Torture
jassieex's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual content
2kyr6's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
such a good fantasy read. i would highly recommend for ages 15 and above. please check the content warnings before reading though. it might be too overwhelming for some people. i would not recommend this book as like the very first book you read as a teen. start with something more lighthearted and easy to read. read this after like 5 different books or so. its a really good book for getting into fantasy though!
(the content warnings i've put is for both the first and second book of this duology)
Graphic: Gun violence, Child abuse, Murder, Blood, Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Mass/school shootings, Medical content, and Torture
Moderate: Cursing, Kidnapping, and Sexual content
Minor: Classism, Sexual assault, and Colonisation
saramcaps's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The world-building, characters, and romance were underdeveloped. It needed a grander sense of adventure, but it was still fun to read and I like the clear setup for the rest of the story.
Moderate: Death and Violence
brittanylee0302's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I loved all the characters (besides the ones I loathed) & thought the story was really good. This book was YA but didn't read as a YA book which I always enjoy. It was super easy to read & I cant wait to pick up the second one!
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and Torture
Minor: Sexual harassment and Child abuse
aamina's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Death of parent, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, Violence, Alcohol, Blood, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, and Torture
Minor: Gun violence, Cannibalism, and Misogyny