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robinudell's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
Very different from what I expected, but fun! There were some rushed scenes, especially at the end, and I wish a few of the twists had been allowed to simmer more, but the characters are deliciously complex and the world building was satisfying.
dia_arca_mina's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Classism, Confinement, Body horror, Blood, Cannibalism, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, and Forced institutionalization
matheamae's review against another edition
4.0
Very enjoyable! I am now obsessed with this concept and need a buddy comedy exploring the limitations of the world!
lilyput95's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
minahilg's review against another edition
4.0
“If he needed something, she chose his needs over hers.
A thousand different times a day in a thousand different kinds of ways she had chosen Cai, until the choosing of him had become like breathing. Mother, at all costs.”
“Her children were fires who needed fueling; she would burn anything and everything to keep them going.”
So good! The love of a mother truly knows no bounds and tou could see it in this book. Thoroughly enjoyed reading it even though it was a bit slow at the start.
A thousand different times a day in a thousand different kinds of ways she had chosen Cai, until the choosing of him had become like breathing. Mother, at all costs.”
“Her children were fires who needed fueling; she would burn anything and everything to keep them going.”
So good! The love of a mother truly knows no bounds and tou could see it in this book. Thoroughly enjoyed reading it even though it was a bit slow at the start.
ivesreads's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5. The premise of this book was interesting, but I found it hard to read with the author's style do writing. Overall it was an interesting concept.
arialien's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Child abuse
Moderate: Alcohol, Cannibalism, Gun violence, Rape, Emotional abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Blood, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Misogyny, Trafficking, Violence, Gore, Bullying, Sexism, and Body horror
thet0meraider's review against another edition
I just wasn't in the mood for this.
Also, the whole drunkard/bad-gal/goth-girl kind of character wasn't really my thing - I felt like it was a bit forced and a cliché?
I didn't care for the characters and couldn't really empathise with them.
Also, the whole drunkard/bad-gal/goth-girl kind of character wasn't really my thing - I felt like it was a bit forced and a cliché?
I didn't care for the characters and couldn't really empathise with them.
dizziedarsanga's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0