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themichellegray's review
- 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
2.5
The writing & storytelling methods were subpar compared to what Holly Black has previously published. Oak and Wren's characterizations simply seemed like knock-offs of Cardan and Jude while their relationship and personal journey's seemed forced.
Overall, I struggled to get through this book and this duology didn't feel necessary. It's very clear Holly Black will be publishing another spin-off following Nicasia and these books were simply a bridge to get there.
Graphic: Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Confinement
Moderate: Toxic relationship
carlyjoann's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Torture
stewartj0421's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gaslighting, Violence, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Minor: Kidnapping and Murder
aysha_blake's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Grief, Murder, Violence, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Alcohol, War, Gore, Blood, and Death
picaresquedreamer's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Violence, Blood, and Child abuse
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Sexual content
mary_catherine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, and Torture
black_cat_iiix's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse and Gaslighting
Moderate: Murder, Violence, and Confinement
Minor: Medical content
zannayo'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Confinement, and Torture
dani_reis's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Confinement
Minor: Sexual content