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lacunaboo's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
medium-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
4.0
I really appreciate Rae as a character and the themes of this story. I did enjoy reading it but for two things for which I am partially to blame: I failed to read the author's comments here on Goodreads, so went into this having no idea it wasn't going to be a complete story in and of itself, with a cliffhanger ending; and I think it would have been a good idea for me to have reread the companion novel (and even the companion short story) before diving into this one. You don't need to read those first to understand this book, but I had managed to forget some plot details that would have been helpful to know. But mostly, I remember being really into the idea of a romance with a certain thief after reading "Thorn", and it turns out I should have rekindled that before jumping in, because here I was just not that into it. A reminder of why I had wanted to see that happen might have helped.
Looking forward to the next part of Rae's story!
Looking forward to the next part of Rae's story!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Slavery, Trafficking, and Violence
alatarmaia's review
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I really loved this book, but oof. It has hurt me. I was getting towards the end closer and closer like "UH HEY KHANANI? THIS DOESN'T SEEM TO BE WRAPPING UP." And it was not. It is a duology. I am going to quietly scream until I can find out what happens to Rae next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Trafficking, Violence, and Slavery
Moderate: Ableism and Death
Minor: Sexual assault
abookandaspotoftea's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Trafficking, Slavery, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Grief, Confinement, and Body shaming
mareshempire's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.0
BROOOOOOOO
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Violence, Trafficking, and Torture
Minor: Vomit
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