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rori_346's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug use, Drug abuse, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
bookish_apothecary's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- 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
5.0
“We can look at the darkness and let it consume us, or we can recognize that it’s only temporary, trusting that once it passes, the light will return.”
This book was simply perfect. I’m not saying the characters were perfect. In fact, it’s the characters’ flaws that make this a flawless conclusion.
After the events of The Gilded Cage, I knew the beginning of this one was going to be rough. But the author portrayed Kiva’s heartbreak, devastation, and self-loathing so beautifully that it was difficult to remain upset at her for her decisions. I know Jaren was rightfully broken-hearted and angry, but man, it hurt. My heart ached for everything they had lost, everything Kiva suffered through.
This book was simply perfect. I’m not saying the characters were perfect. In fact, it’s the characters’ flaws that make this a flawless conclusion.
After the events of The Gilded Cage, I knew the beginning of this one was going to be rough. But the author portrayed Kiva’s heartbreak, devastation, and self-loathing so beautifully that it was difficult to remain upset at her for her decisions. I know Jaren was rightfully broken-hearted and angry, but man, it hurt. My heart ached for everything they had lost, everything Kiva suffered through.
But the character development in this book was the best yet. Cresta most definitely stole the show, and a little something else, IYKYK😏. Her camaraderie with Kiva was seamlessly developed. If enemies/rivals to friends is a trope, it’s now one of my favorites. And, of course, Caldon. The most supportive and non-judgmental friend anyone could ask for 😭. Honestly, all the characters were just so freaking lovable. Except for the bad guys, of course. The plot was fast-paced yet didn’t sacrifice any character development in the process.
All in all, this is now one of my top two reads of 2022 and probably going on my all-time favorites list. So go read The Prison Healer or add it to your TBR if you haven’t yet. It’s so worth it.
TW: addiction, mental health, domestic abuse
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Mental illness, and Domestic abuse
prettynerdy3's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Addiction, Blood, Body horror, Death, Drug use, Self harm, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Gore, Murder, Confinement, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, and War
kaytrain's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Torture, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
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