Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

We Free the Stars by Hafsah Faizal

34 reviews

tahsintries's review against another edition

emotional

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Grief, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, and Blood

nightfell's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense slow-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

3.5

The first book in the duology had pacing issues, but I overlooked it because it had great characters and the relationships were developed consistently and were entertaining. With the second book I couldn't overlook the issues with pacing. I struggled to find interest in the plot and many of the characters were separated throughout the majority of the book which meant there relationship arc between Zafira and Nasir as well as the other characters weren't as developed as they could have been. It felt like the romance was pushed into the last 150 pages and sprinkled throughout the first 400. I do love slow burn romance but this was too much, as there is a line between slow burn and underdeveloped romance subplot and the author crossed it. 

However, the last 150 pages of this book was so much more enjoyable, I loved the character development, and the plot picked up quite a lot. 

I did not see that last plot twist coming, but I respect the authors decision to make Altair king. It's so fitting that Nasir is Caliph of Sarasin. 

Nasir and Zafira were so irritating to read at times due to their constant lack of communication and 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Kidnapping, Abandonment, Misogyny, and Adult/minor relationship

sydapel's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense slow-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? No

3.75

wowzers this book was LONG. It's so intricately done, and the characters really are given their time to shine here, but a lot of the plot intricacies I felt I should have understood completely flew over my head. Though I don't believe that the length was justified and I felt only minorly satisfied at the conclusion (just let Zafira and Nasir have ONE cute moment I'm BEGGING you), it gets a high rating bc there just aren't enough epic fantasy stories out there that capture the lore and culture of the Middle East like this does. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, War, Death, Violence, and Torture

Moderate: Physical abuse, Gore, Sexism, Misogyny, Murder, and Emotional abuse

psydneigh's review

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I originally started this about a year ago but just wasn’t in the mood and had to put it down. The first 35% is pretty slow, but it definitely picks up from there. I really enjoyed seeing the characters again.

I didnt feel like Aya’s betrayal was justified enough to make sense to me. I was shook

Wish we had seen a bit more at the end, but overall I enjoyed.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Death of parent, Misogyny, and Abandonment

maeverose's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Violence, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Murder, Confinement, and Gore

Minor: Grief and Misogyny

Loss of control over your thoughts and actions is a pretty big theme throughout

The main character is attached to this book that has a conscience and it drives her to brutally murder someone and generally makes her want to kill

insanebookperson's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, and Misogyny

kinskinn's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, Death of parent, War, and Grief

Moderate: Sexual content, Classism, Violence, Misogyny, and Sexism

Minor: Child abuse, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Slavery

christalbotheindl's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Body horror, Murder, Death, War, and Torture

Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Emotional abuse, and Misogyny

saurahsaurus's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Murder, Gore, Death of parent, Grief, Misogyny, and Sexism

riley_ratatat's review against another edition

adventurous challenging 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Grief

Moderate: Child death, Suicide attempt, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Misogyny and Sexism