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emedaydreams's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Gore and Body horror
asipofcozy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Alas, getting through the beginning of TGCI was boring and quite slow. I found myself confused more than not with the many names a person could have, the different areas, the unexpected flashbacks that aren't distinguished among other text. It's definitely a writing style you need to get used to and not expect perfection from.
However, once the story picked up and I had a basic understanding of the background I started to enjoy the story. Especially the budding friendship between San Lang and Xie Lian. If it wasn't for the latter half of the book, I would not be continuing on with the series. I mean 8 massive volumes is a lot to collect if you aren't in love with something. So thankfully the ending to Volume 1 kept me curious and interested enough to continue.
Graphic: War, Death, and Gore
bonriki's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Gore and Death
Moderate: Misogyny
cammaleahh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Genocide, Gore, and War
jazzycast's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Violence, and War
Moderate: Gore
zia_c's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“𝙄𝙩 𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩, 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣.” — Xie Lian
This line is going to 𝘩𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘵 me (and everyone) when the 8th volume drops. 😭😭😭 #Iykyk.
Graphic: Body shaming, Gore, Body horror, Death, Violence, Cursing, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Genocide, and Outing
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Child abuse
ediemaystone's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Death of parent, Gore, Violence, Bullying, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Pandemic/Epidemic
graceskate's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Gore, and Body horror
Moderate: War, Xenophobia, Torture, Racism, Grief, Mental illness, and Abandonment
Minor: Ableism, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Homophobia, and Infidelity
saltycoffee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Bullying, Animal death, Torture, War, Blood, Child abuse, Genocide, Murder, Body horror, Classism, and Death
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic
lenchen25's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Body horror, Death, Gore, Classism, Violence, and War
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Bullying
Minor: Death of parent and Suicide