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lynnmarier99's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Death, War, and Violence
Minor: Vomit and Sexual assault
aseel_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
2023: 4 stars. I liked this a lot better than the first, for my second read. I just enjoyed seeing the war/politics/double crossing/intrigue, so much more interesting.
2017: 4 stars
2017: 4 stars
Moderate: Murder, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Animal death, Body horror, Medical content, Sexual violence, War, Slavery, Death, Child death, Colonisation, Death of parent, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Self harm, and Misogyny
lililoves's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Awesome second instalment of the daughter of smoke and bone trilogy. I could have read more chapters of the adventures of Mik and Zuzu (basically just them running around the world as Zuzana comes up with increasingly more challenging tasks for Mik to complete). I loved the world building and learning more about Eretz and the cliff hanger ending had me yelling as I reached for the 3rd book. For a book that was quite slow paced in the middle, I still felt that Taylor kept me on my toes. You cannot possible guess the twists and turns that this book is going to make. Just when you think you've got it, the carpet gets pulled out from under your feet.
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Vomit, and Torture
sabrinz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.25
While I adore the first book for this amazing, crazy journey it takes you on (and makes you read the entire book without putting it down), this book is marked by contrasts done well. We have Karou who is caught in the Chimera war and in their vengence, while Akiva is trying his best at rebellion and somehow getting to peace.
It's just great to see both their journeys and how they arrive at their respective points in time and conviction.
It's just great to see both their journeys and how they arrive at their respective points in time and conviction.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, and War
Moderate: Slavery, Vomit, and Emotional abuse
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