horizonous'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
3.5
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, and Racism
Moderate: War, Animal death, Blood, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Racial slurs, and Violence
Minor: Hate crime and Sexual content
◦ Death = Family member, friendsmrj's review
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Body horror, Sexual content, Racism, Death, Blood, and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault and Death of parent
avareads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Gore, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual content
tomatocultivator's review
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Racism, and Racial slurs
Minor: Sexual content
srilekha's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Slavery, and Violence
booksthatburn'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
This adds a supernatural angle to real events in a way that heightens the stakes but doesn't excuse the actual historical violence. The Ku Kluxes are there because of the racism and hatred which the Klan already has, and this works so well in the narrative. Maryse is a fantastic protagonist, the resistance are a great group, and I especially enjoyed Dr. Bisset.
I wasn't expecting aftercare in a story this short but this wraps up things really well in terms of the emotional arc, with a satisfying resolution on other fronts. There's tiny moment that makes me think this could support a sequel in the same world, so if that materializes I'm very interested.
Graphic: Racism, Blood, Gore, and Death
Moderate: Racial slurs, Drug use, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, Medical content, Medical trauma, Violence, Animal death, and Death of parent
Minor: Antisemitism, Sexual content, and Rape
wendovergarden's review
- 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
Graphic: Racism and Body horror
Minor: Sexual content
fromjuliereads's review
- 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
4.5
The concept is so incredible. The writing is just so well done and really brings the concept to light. I can't even put into words how amazing it was. And it's a short read! Definitely recommend that more people read this.
It explores hate and racism but in a fantasy setting - with those elements at the core of explaining what's going on.
Definitely recommend. Check out trigger warnings though!
Moderate: Blood, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Hate crime, Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, and Violence
Minor: Sexual content, Slavery, and Vomit
Uses the 'n' word a lotf18'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Gore, Medical trauma, Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Grief, Sexual content, Slavery, and Torture
Minor: Animal death, Antisemitism, Death of parent, and Vomit
sucreslibrary's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Grief, Hate crime, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Murder, Police brutality, Racism, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, and Violence