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elliott_the_clementine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Blood, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Violence, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Domestic abuse
Minor: War
geooo's review
- 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: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Sexism, and Violence
arkham's review
- 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
Moderate: Gore
Minor: Sexual assault
clarabooksit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Bullying, Classism, Death, Sexism, Violence, Grief, Murder, Animal death, Blood, Death of parent, and Misogyny
Moderate: Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, and Infertility
Minor: Sexual assault
jartone93's review
- 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: Animal death, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Classism, and Sexual assault
betweentheshelves's review
- 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
4.0
However, it's not quite getting five stars because the ending felt quite abrupt. Each section of the story felt like it got room to breath, but the ending was wrapped up in just a few pages. Not sure if this was intended because of the mythology aspect, but I wish there was just a little more there are at the end. If you're looking for a great graphic novel to pick up during Women's History Month, I definitely recommend this one!
Graphic: Animal death, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Body horror, Sexual assault, and Blood
Minor: Bullying, Ableism, and Domestic abuse
clarke's review against another edition
3.75
The novel is rich in Korean culture, with notes adding further information about the culture and history, alongside the fantasy. I enjoyed the story, and whilst I wasn't familiar with the legend prior to reading, I think fans of Mulan and Teen Wolf will enjoy it. It was written and illustrated quote simply, so I think readers on the younger age of the spectrum would also enjoy it. It made for a quick easy read for me.
I'll echo another review who wanted more of Kai and Sura together - being badass and their love story. I felt like I was waiting and waiting for it, to only get a tiny bit at the end. It felt like Sura was forgotten for most of the novel. This was disappointing for me, as based on the description citing this plot point (plus it's tagged as LGBT first, before fantasy) I expected it much earlier than the end. If it was sold to me differently, it would have been a nice addition to the story. Both characters were 'not like other girls' and Kai explicitly didn't want to marry a man, which is valid in its own right (and also fine for a teenager to change their mind later), despite pressure and comments from those around her. I liked that her father support her interests and stood up for her in front of others. Her passion and determination was heralded as an asset, and he didn't use it against her.
In summary, an enjoyable fantasy but the ending was rushed, Sura was almost forgotten about, but overall good for younger audiences. Thank you to netgalley for the arc.
Moderate: Violence, Death of parent, Classism, Sexual assault, Animal death, Blood, Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Murder
Minor: Infertility
justgraceanne's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault