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brooke_city's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Came for the political intrigue. For those who care more about the scheming, and less about battles, this is for us.
I fear she will get screwed by her brother in the end bc he's playing the really long game. I don't think he's as incompetent as he appears.
Fódla. Oh dear, Fódla. Stand UP, my good sis. Where Gormflaith has too much confidence, Fódla doesn't have an ounce. Tomas has basically broken her through fear mongering and emotional abuse. Once out from under his thumb, she thrives. Of course, Prince M falls for her, and he doesn't care what she looks like. I don't care how cliche it is, I'm rooting for them! Can't wait for Tomas to see someone who actually appreciates her, and a mortal, no less.
I'm invested enough to continue the series.
Graphic: Misogyny, Suicide, Religious bigotry, and Sexism
Moderate: Torture and Injury/Injury detail
indyjg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
These two rival groups are sworn enemies, determined to destroy each other. Lawless beautifully describes the political manoeuvring and intrigue between the Fomorians and the Tuatha Dé Danann and the changing religious landscape between the Norse and Christian communities at the time. However, my favourite aspect of this book is how morality is woven throughout the story; there are no ‘good’ or ‘bad’ factions, merely morally grey characters with compelling and nuanced perspectives. I also thoroughly enjoyed how both Gormflaith and Fódla were fleshed-out, captivating and strong female characters. They were given due time to understand and relate to their motivations while still being morally grey, so many books fall short of this. Lawless’s prose read like a Madeline Miller or Natalie Haynes book, and needless to say, I am keenly anticipating the sequel, so Children of Gods and Fighting Men gets five stars from me!
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Misogyny
Moderate: Suicide, Sexism, and Slavery
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Child death
valpuri's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexism, War, Murder, Ableism, Abandonment, Animal death, Sexual content, Slavery, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Child death, and Suicide
Minor: Incest and Gaslighting
bettysbookishworld's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Blood, Murder, Violence, Grief, War, and Misogyny
Moderate: Suicide, Torture, Sexism, and Slavery
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, and Child death