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echosong'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
3.5
Graphic: Violence, Physical abuse, and Child abuse
Moderate: Ableism, Child death, Emotional abuse, and Murder
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death
diandra_s's review
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Murder, Violence, and Panic attacks/disorders
now_booking's review
- 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
This book is fantastic in the way it features two main characters that are not differently abled- Payal is neurodivergent and Canto is paraplegic and wheelchair-bound and both are from a Psy society that eliminates children with both characteristics but yet both have made it to adulthood and are thriving and it’s amazing to read their journey. This is probably one of my all-time favourites in the Psy-Changeling series. In addition to the absolutely gorgeous love story between Payal and Canto, it was great to see old favourite characters in this. At this point, this sees is pretty much an ensemble production with some focus on the two main characters. I’m pretty troubled by “The Architect”’s story arch and this whole thing with the scarabs which keep attacking the net but it contributes to the suspense of the series and is why I would recommend reading this as part of the series rather than as a standalone. Highly recommend this!!! I loved this addition the the series.
Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Ableism, Bullying, Cancer, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Genocide and Medical trauma
Minor: Animal cruelty and Car accident
mousegoddess's review
- 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: Violence and Child abuse
Moderate: Violence and Murder
wordsareworlds's review
- 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
I found her handling of both disability and neurodivergence well done, and there are lines of dialogue that I think will stick with me for years to come. And while some of the details are heavy, those were balanced by humor and joy. Overall, the book was hopeful for the future.
The plot addresses major questions from previous books in both a fascinating and emotionally compelling way, although it ends with a doozy of a revelation/cliffhanger (not for the romance, that is a HEA). Can't wait to reread this and see all the breadcrumbs I missed the first time.
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Child abuse, and Chronic illness
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Violence, and Death