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authorannafaundez's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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? No
3.75
OK! The tallies this time are: 10 counts of calling people "slut" or "ho," 4 counts of calling people "hag," 4 counts of weird remarks surrounding being gay, 3 counts of saying someone is a "loser," and 2 unnecessary and judgy teen moments. Look at that! More growth!
So far, this is the best book in the House of Night series by a wide margin, which . . . isn't saying too much, but hey, it deserves its place at the top of the pile for now. Zoey is finally learning to be a decent person, finally using her brain, and finally worrying about her actual problems instead of her perceived ones. Good for her!
The story (the plot) is interesting and unique enough. The characters across the board are improving even if their dialogue leaves something to be desired. The writing hasn't really improved though; it's still very basic and surface level, even for YA.
So far, this is the best book in the House of Night series by a wide margin, which . . . isn't saying too much, but hey, it deserves its place at the top of the pile for now. Zoey is finally learning to be a decent person, finally using her brain, and finally worrying about her actual problems instead of her perceived ones. Good for her!
The story (the plot) is interesting and unique enough. The characters across the board are improving even if their dialogue leaves something to be desired. The writing hasn't really improved though; it's still very basic and surface level, even for YA.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Death and Violence
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, and Car accident
kmxler's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I honestly love this series. There are times where content can be triggering with the wording they used for marginalized communities. It should be handled differently and updated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Blood, Cannibalism, Gore, Sexual assault, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Cultural appropriation and War
Minor: Homophobia and Violence
a_wren_that_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Violence, Cultural appropriation, Death, Blood, Body horror, Gore, and Rape
Moderate: Car accident and Medical content
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Classism, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Racism, Homophobia, Cursing, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Sexual content
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