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r3ader'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
3.0
On the other hand, this book did not live up to the first one. Especially the first half was veeery slow and not really interesting.
I do love the showing of the war. It's not the main theme, but it's still there. And due to current events (#free๐ต๐ธ), it feels even more real and just overall more emotional.
The ending was intense and like I said, I liked it it was by far the best part of this book.
I would recommend this book only to those who REALLY want to know what Romans and Iris' fates are. If you are content with the ending of the 1st book and aren't that interested in the 2nd, you don't need to start this one tbh. ๐
Graphic: War
Moderate: Violence, Death, and Confinement
Minor: Death of parent, Murder, Classism, Chronic illness, Blood, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief
ziracrow'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
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Chronic illness, War, Confinement, Death, Blood, Medical content, and Vomit
luna_lovelace'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
I was initially intrigued by the possibility of Dacre
While I still love Roman and Iris, I must say that the romantic aspect of this book doesn't measure up to the first book in the series.
However, the author did an excellent job of fleshing out the other characters, like Tobias and Attie. The book was filled with so many likable characters that I couldn't pick just one favorite!
The only criticism I have is
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Grief, Murder, Torture, War, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Sexual content
aelytacchan's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Chronic illness, Violence, Gore, Murder, Gun violence, Death, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, War, Body horror, and Confinement
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Medical content
kaitlynnnng's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Death, Murder, Stalking, and War
Minor: Blood, Gun violence, Death of parent, Confinement, and Medical trauma
lakinglaze'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? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Stalking, War, Medical content, Alcohol, Violence, Animal death, Medical trauma, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Chronic illness, Confinement, Sexual content, Blood, Death, Grief, and Murder
lmayfieldx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Violence and War
Moderate: Death, Confinement, and Torture
Minor: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
blacksphinx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
But... I love historical fantasy and what kept me enthralled in the first book was the up-close depictions of warfare. And there's plenty of warfare, spying, and tense action scenes in this sequel to keep me turning the pages. I'm now left hankering for another book series that blends non-magical warfare with a fantasy setting.
Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, Confinement, Vomit, Chronic illness, Injury/Injury detail, and War
Moderate: Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Medical content, Kidnapping, Blood, Torture, Medical trauma, and Car accident
Minor: Death of parent, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, and Alcoholism
sariereads'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
5.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Gun violence, Torture, War, Death, Confinement, Genocide, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Violence, Terminal illness, Murder, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content
aliceloyallaleon'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Gaslighting, Medical content, Murder, Violence, Torture, Car accident, War, Blood, Body horror, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Death of parent, Grief, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Sexual assault