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minimoose0's review against another edition
- 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? No
3.5
Graphic: Sexism, Torture, Murder, Trafficking, Racism, Rape, Violence, and Sexual violence
sveni's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The bi panic wasn't the only reason I enjoyed the book, of course.
I loved that the MC, Darrow, was flawed. His arrogance, anger and at time cruelty not only made him hard to like sometimes, it made him a credible character. It also made character growth possible and had me rooting for him. his motivation, the decisions he makes, make sense considering his experiences.
The supporting characters are amazing as well. Though they aren't exactly good people, have all committed brutal crimes, I came to like them, thanks mostly to their loyalty to Darrow.
The love interests are both okay. Definitely likeable, good people. But Eo was mostly a tool to give Darrow a motivation for what he does (which I think is fine, though, because characters have to be given motivation somehow).
The flatness of Mustang's character (I can't even remember her actual name) bothered me more. While she was likeable, righteous and capable, she wasn't much more. The only motivation, as far as could see, was to do the right thing - which can be enough of a character motivation but not if they are as passive and as quick to give up leadership as she was.
Plot was good (even tough I would have liked to read more about Darrows transformation and Ares Sons - the organization Darrow ends up working for, but that might just be me), pacing was good, well written.
I don't think this passes the Bechdel Test, though.
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Rape
wartse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Rape, and Classism
Moderate: Death and Torture
Minor: Cannibalism
mirandyli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Slavery, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Blood, Body horror, Classism, Grief, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Murder, Police brutality, Rape, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, and War
marciareadsandrescues's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Slavery, Genocide, Torture, Death, Emotional abuse, and Gore
qveenmab's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Slavery, War, Death, Classism, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Murder, and Sexual violence
Minor: Cannibalism
auniverseinside's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Violence, Animal death, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Slavery, Body horror, Gore, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Cannibalism
doodlebooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Rape
anni_swanilda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Xenophobia, Racism, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Classism, Death, Grief, Physical abuse, Torture, Animal death, Violence, Murder, Slavery, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Death of parent, Cannibalism, Medical content, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and War
Minor: Colonisation
rachela_7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Rape, War, Violence, and Slavery