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ripavengers's review against another edition
3.0
i dont actually have a lot of feeling towards this book so i dont have a lot to say. i felt as thought things kept getting resolved rather quickly, that things were getting brushed over, that not a lot was happening overall.
i imagine in the sequel we find a lot more out about the sisterhood, which is good cause i am very intrigued on how they rose to power and why they exist. not a whole lot is explained about them in this book.
the characters were fine, mostly likeable. the relationships between the characters were very lackluster, more of a tell not show.
we needed a lot more internal struggles from our characters upon finding out distressing and confusing information that we just did not get.
i imagine in the sequel we find a lot more out about the sisterhood, which is good cause i am very intrigued on how they rose to power and why they exist. not a whole lot is explained about them in this book.
the characters were fine, mostly likeable. the relationships between the characters were very lackluster, more of a tell not show.
we needed a lot more internal struggles from our characters upon finding out distressing and confusing information that we just did not get.
kokechii's review against another edition
Leaving this unrated because I didn't finish the book. It contains a list of things that are huge nopes for me in reading and IRL world and I could not go through it.
weznoe's review against another edition
adventurous
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
2.5
The worldbuilding is intriguing, evoking vibes like the Expanse, but sticks to the surface of larger ideas and focuses more on individuals. The first half of the book is engaging and mysterious, but the resolution feels rushed and underdeveloped.
dumbarton's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
destinae's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
3.75
A rough beginning with an emotional middle and a mind boggling end.
abbief's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.0
I would say this book is lukewarm to me until 80% of the book, where the plot started revealing and things got interesting. Which is a shame because I think the pacing could be a lot better, and it would turn out really well for this book. And also there were two plot twists in one chapter after none for like 10 chapters, which made me feel like too much. But those plot twists were well-foreshadowed and hinted throughout the book, I just didn't think of that direction, so it kinda thrown me off a little, but it made total sense after I think about it.
I quite like the characters, and some secondary characters were written very well. Especially one of the Sisters, her character showed that how young women would be pitted against each other for the exploitation of people in power, even though they were also women. The setting of of this world is also interesting. This story centered around the war between two governments. Yet as the story progress, it is made very clear that both governments were just as bad. Different groups of people suffered under their governance and they had to fight hard to escape from their claws. A good reflection on reality, I would say.
I might pick up the sequel, I might not. On one hand, I liked how the plot went in the end, on the other hand most part of the book were quite dragged out. But overall it was an enjoyable read.
I quite like the characters, and some secondary characters were written very well. Especially one of the Sisters, her character showed that how young women would be pitted against each other for the exploitation of people in power, even though they were also women. The setting of of this world is also interesting. This story centered around the war between two governments. Yet as the story progress, it is made very clear that both governments were just as bad. Different groups of people suffered under their governance and they had to fight hard to escape from their claws. A good reflection on reality, I would say.
I might pick up the sequel, I might not. On one hand, I liked how the plot went in the end, on the other hand most part of the book were quite dragged out. But overall it was an enjoyable read.
vanessa_books26's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.75
mebius's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
3.5
Even though writing is simple thanks to that and fast pace it was easy read. First Sister chapters were more interesting and engaging to read with exception of her sudden, unprompted love to Ren . Lito chapters were boring and not as good. I agree with one of reviewers Aster POV would be much better. I hope in next books Synthetics and Asters will get more more focus because as of now world building feels a bit bare bone.
thoughtsontomes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Torture
mogojojo1013's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was so amazingly good. All of these characters are so diverse and three dimensional. The pacing is really good and the writing is beautiful. The amount of character growth that happens is just astounding, and we get great commentary on things happening in our world through this sci-fi lense. We get great looks at mental illness and disability as well which I always love seeing. I will need to get the second and third books in this trilogy immediately so I can find out what happens next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Sexual content, Sexism, Mental illness, Gun violence, Murder, Medical content, Death, War, Torture, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Sexual harassment