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maistfu's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
like the first book, I did genuinely like the storyline. I loved how poppy finally stood up for herself a few times and how her powers kept evolving. she also fought with the rest instead of staying hidden.
also, what the hell is that ending? omg
Graphic: Violence and Sexual content
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- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Murder, Alcohol, Body horror, Cursing, Sexual content, Grief, Medical content, Sexism, Kidnapping, Gore, Blood, Confinement, Body shaming, Death of parent, Gaslighting, War, Animal death, Classism, Death, Suicide attempt, and Violence
toastyghosty13's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
I enjoyed learning a bit more about the overarching conspiracy behind the vamprys and the maiden's role in the ascension. There is still a lot more to uncover and unpack, and for that reason I will probably continue with the series. I have heard that the next book is the start of the end/downfall, so we'll see if I make it further than that.
Negative points for me were the cheesiness of the romance plot. It started to feel like the romance portion was equal parts of the content as the main plot lines, which is not really my thing. It started to feel like a bit too much, although it was still fun and I liked the wit and back and forth between Poppy and Casteel. The part that was a bit bleh for me was
I probably will not start the next book immediately since I feel like I need a bit of a breather, plus I have other books to finish. I do plan on at least reading the next one since the main conspiracy plot line is really interesting to me and this book ended on a bit of a twist (even though it was something I predicted after like chapter 8). I do want to find out more about this world and the topic of Ascension, the sleeping gods, and what Poppy's role is in this world that makes her so special to be the Chosen one.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Death, Blood, War, Violence, Murder, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Confinement, Torture, Child death, and Classism
beckyremillard'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
4.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Grief, Death, Blood, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and War
jen_sten's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Murder, Blood, Confinement, Death, Gore, Grief, War, and Sexual content
Minor: Physical abuse, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
beckyyreadss's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: War
cait'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
4.5
Minor: Classism, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Torture, Child abuse, Murder, Sexism, War, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Grief, Body horror, Body shaming, Colonisation, Confinement, Cursing, Genocide, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Bullying, and Child death
maggies's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Violence, Gore, Blood, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit
annick's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: War, Violence, Blood, and Sexual content
michealasharp'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
Graphic: Violence and War
Moderate: Murder, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Rape