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loki_sdaughter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was intrigued because this book seemed a lot like the Hunger Games but with magic, and that's what it was, it just felt..... incomplete. Only 4 of the 7 "champions" of the tournament have chapters from their pov's and it felt disgruntled because of that, we were able to gather backstory on those 4, but every other character fell flat in my opinion, it was still a fun read, and I will be reading the second book, but I was so saddened with some of the writing decisions featured in this book.
Graphic: Gore and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Animal death, Blood, Grief, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Alcohol
aerospace'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? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcohol
her's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Murder, Body horror, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood, Alcohol, and Child abuse
oliverreeds's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Child death, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Mental illness, and Violence
ging090803'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? It's complicated
4.0
The atmosphere was gloomy and dark which I really liked.
I also liked the fact that the world was similar but not at all at the same time. Magic is a part of the world but there is some technology such as cameras etc.
Also, the type of magic was original. I’m used to the “born-with” magic and not the “spell and curse” type of magic.
But then… it was slow. Everything happened at the end. I liked the characters but some seemed to be too stereotyped. One was the villain who didn’t want to be, one wanted to be a hero, one had to accept her fate against her will… All type of protagonist…
And, ofc, the dilemma that shouldn’t be a dilemma.
I understand that there is some things to consider but not things more important then the fate of everyone.
The end felt rush. It was so long to finally end the book with nothing.
She could have written less in the first book to try to really end well and not be force to do a second book etc.
There is things I didn’t like but it is still a great book that I really appreciated.
Graphic: Vomit, Blood, Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content, Child death, Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Self harm, and Emotional abuse
tinyy's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
I think Herman is an auto-buy for me at this point… Love her works.
The description “Hunger Games with magic” is apt, and I loved the Hunger Games. I love fantasy more!
Graphic: Death and Body horror
Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, and Cursing
ivana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Vomit, Blood, Body horror, Death, Alcohol, Cursing, Murder, Child death, Gore, Grief, and Violence
halfbloodprincess_hogwarts's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
To see whom will claim the high magic, the 12 families choose a champion to fight in the tournament. Where there is only 1 winner, everyone else dies.
I love me a good villain and throughout this novel, I have been team Alistair🤍🤍🤍 I cannot explain it, I just adore his character
It has dark magic, mostly spells and characters whom will literally die to bring their family name honor. I'm tracking down its sequel and highly look forward to it👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Graphic: Alcohol, Murder, Blood, Bullying, Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Emotional abuse
angela005's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Child death, Murder, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Suicide
krystlereine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Murder, Gore, Violence, and Death
Moderate: War and Mental illness
Minor: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Suicidal thoughts