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edilyaaang's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
The only charcter I didn't like was Isobel. She started out strong for me. A bad-ass pretty girl who can stand for herself. Heck yeah! But as the story progressed, she began acting all wishy-washy and I find myself rolling my eyes at Isobel more.
Those are the only downsides and why I did not give this book a 5⭐.
I love Alistair's character the most. He was the realest of everyone even though he was raised to prentend as someone he never was. I do feel sorry for him though. That is one sad way to grow up. That ending though! Satisfying
Graphic: Murder, Gore, Blood, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Death, and Violence
alex_emilia_smith's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Medical content, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, and Blood
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Murder, Body horror, Child abuse, Toxic friendship, Child death, Gore, Grief, Toxic relationship, Blood, Violence, and Genocide
Minor: Violence, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Vomit
directorpurry's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and War
andromeda_1998's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Characters
I love that the writers choose to use multiple pov’s. You will find yourself rooting for multiple characters eventhough you know just one of them can survive.
All characters have reasons that they have to win and some of them deserve to win. There is a champion for every reader, which also means that there will be characters you like less.
Story
The story is about a group of teenagers that have to fight a magical contest to win a great power for their families. This contest happens every 20 years and used to be fought in secrecy. Now the secret is out in the open. May the best champion win.
Writing
The writing is done very well. The chapters link together flawlessly. The differences in writingstyles are really hard to spot.
Worldbuilding
The magic system in this world is interesting and different to what I’m used to. I liked it but it isn’t for everyone. I feel like the world is very detailed but that we didn’t get enough to really understand it.
Recommendations
I would recommend this one-off almost everyone. It’s a good steppingstone into fantasy, especially for science fiction lovers.
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Confinement, Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Violence
princess424's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Death, Gore, and Murder
Moderate: Grief and Gaslighting
yunnie'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
4.0
I'm excited to read the next book in the series. There are a few characters I'm invested in, and I hope to see these side characters have a main role in the sequel.
Graphic: Blood and Gore
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting