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jojoal'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Self harm, and Sexual assault
aglittercobra's review against another edition
4.0
Overall,
I have been getting away from young adult fantasy as I age, I have a more and more difficult time connecting to the characters. However I kept hearing how good this trilogy was so I figured I would give it a go. While not the freshest of story ideas, it is a compelling story that I was quickly engrossed in. There was enough foreshadowing that I wasnt surprised by most of the reveals, except that one at the end. I did not see that one coming. I will definately be continuing this series.
Recommendation,
A YA Fantasy (on the dark themed side of things) that I would say is at the older end of the spectrum for some of the darker themed elements (i.e. graphic torture) check some trigger warnings before starting. So far I am impressed and am enjoying this series.
Graphic: Torture and Violence
Moderate: Self harm, Vomit, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
alsri's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I was truly hooked in, though my interest did start to wane in the second half and the middle seemed to drag on for a little too long leaving the end feeling a little whiplash-y (though not enough to feel overly rushed).
The ending took me a little by surprise with the big reveal, though we’d gotten hints throughout.
While the romance subplot is definitely ya fitting the darker themes in the book are one to check out before reading
Overall an excellent read and I’m intrigued to read the next.
Graphic: Torture
Moderate: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Self harm
christina_chen's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, and Kidnapping
saraah_jahan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Self harm and Violence
gattolinos_nerdy_nook'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? It's complicated
5.0
I loved the characters and how they dealt with the mystery and challenges that they find themselves in.
By time I got to the end of the book I was so happy that I already had the sequel. The ending left my mouth agape and me reaching immediately for the sequel.
Graphic: Death, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Self harm, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
Minor: Addiction, Child death, and Rape
ronjaorsomething'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Self harm
thatmoxiemermaid's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Moderate: Torture and Violence
Minor: Self harm
cchar_'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
3.5
Minor: Confinement, Drug use, Rape, Self harm, and Sexual assault
annalese's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Minor: Self harm