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modernhobbitvibes's review
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Minor: Animal cruelty
kierrareads_'s review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Death, Genocide, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, and War
tsundoku_reviews's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
mysterymom40's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, and Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexism, Torture, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Pedophilia, Self harm, and Pregnancy
pryorlee's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Sexism, Trafficking, Murder, and War
blueberrypi'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
3.75
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
Minor: Incest
goldenelegy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
the romance in this book was what got me the most. the MC went from trying-to-kill-each-other enemies to i'll-protect-you-even-if-it-costs-my-life lovers, making it interesting, honestly. but aside the romance, this book has such a heartwarming portrayal of sisterhood and friendship. it also deals with grief, how grief could make you so afraid to love anyone ever again. These quotes below was the ones that shattered my heart the most.
I did love my sister. The same way I had loved my parents, the same love that had left me bedridden with grief and depression, the love that left me haunted and sleepless many nights still.
More than ever, now, I was afraid of this love for her, afraid of the intolerable agony that came with loving anyone at all.
my only complain probably is that the plot twist wasn't that shocking. but it wasn't that much of a problem. overall, i enjoyed this book, SO MUCH actually i couldn't stop myself reading it especially near the end. so if you're looking for a romance-historical fiction with enemies-to-lovers and found family trope, try this book!!
p.s. prepare yourself for chapter 42 :)))
Moderate: Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Suicide
a1exander's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, and Pregnancy
wholelatteproblems's review
- 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? No
3.75
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and War
This book is not overly graphic, but does allude toabbehmelinda'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
This was one of my most anticipated releases of 2024, and it definitely didn’t disappoint. I fell in love with The Red Palace by this author when I first read it last year. The subjects and events that this novel covers are hard to read due to how grim they are and because the events in the novel are based on true events, but they are SO IMPORTANT to read and learn about.
The characters were so lovable, the plot was intriguing, and the transformation of the FMC was inspiring. I’ll have to definitely re-read this book bc it was hard to keep track of all the characters and everything going on, but I can’t wait.
Moderate: Rape, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Murder