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itsemmaofc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I also really struggled with
I think I liked this book because of how much I liked the first book, and this is kinda riding on the coat tails. 3.75-4 stars
Graphic: Sexual violence
Moderate: Sexual content and Violence
hybridhavoc's review against another edition
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Ableism, Emotional abuse, and Misogyny
dreadspawn'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
4.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Homophobia, Ableism, Child death, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Sexual violence, Grief, Murder, Sexual assault, Blood, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, War, Slavery, Transphobia, Torture, Self harm, and Rape
Minor: Infertility, Pregnancy, Abortion, and Miscarriage
helfire124'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: Sexual violence, Blood, Body horror, Excrement, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Medical content, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Drug use, Misogyny, Vomit, Infertility, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Violence, War, Gaslighting, Body shaming, Bullying, Chronic illness, Colonisation, Confinement, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Outing, Rape, Self harm, Slavery, Torture, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Ableism, Classism, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, and Homophobia
lizzisok'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
4.25
Graphic: Homophobia, Murder, Sexual violence, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Grief, War, and Death
Minor: Vomit and Torture
akerlon'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual violence and Rape
cass_ward'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? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Death, Gore, Grief, War, Miscarriage, Murder, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Rape, Self harm, Violence, Classism, Torture, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Animal death, Homophobia, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Body shaming, Confinement, Infertility, Slavery, and Suicidal thoughts
jes312's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I know this is a duology, but I kind of wish there was a third, so we could see if
Graphic: Misogyny, Murder, Pregnancy, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Blood, War, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Violence, Body shaming, Death, Outing, Gore, Homophobia, Sexual violence, Child death, Grief, Rape, Slavery, and Torture
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Abandonment
jess_always_reading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Parker-Chan has a gift for creating complex characters and wonderfully intersecting storylines. In a rare move, I found myself looking forward to reading about and even loving some of the 'villains' (more like antagonists) in the story and there were some unexpected twists and turns that kept me guessing.
He Who Drowned the World maintains and further develops the queer themes and relationships Parker Chan set up in She Who Became the Sun in a way that feels more bold than the first novel but still authentic to the world they have created.
I can't recommend this series enough! 10/10!
Graphic: Violence, Homophobia, Sexual violence, Torture, Ableism, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Abortion, Body horror, Grief, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, and War
Moderate: Blood and Murder
kirstinlwx'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
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Torture, Self harm, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Rape, Grief, Death, and Body horror
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Outing, Sexual violence, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, Ableism, and Blood