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widowrites's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-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
4.0
I struggled to get into this book at first. The world building is glorious, and I did enjoy reading about the characters and getting to know them. But it seemed to take so long for anything to truly happen that brought me into the story. At the halfway mark, though, I was sucked in and finished the book in record time.
I’m hesitant to continue the series. I’m worried the other books will have the same initial slow pace. But mostly, and spoilers ahead, I’m worried about Firth and how he’s portrayed in later books. He’s a manipulative, disgusting person. But there are times when I’m not sure if the author intends for him to seem that way. If he continues to be a main character and his flaws aren’t addressed, and corrected, then he needs to be a villain. I’ll have to think on whether I want to take that chance and continue the series.
I’m hesitant to continue the series. I’m worried the other books will have the same initial slow pace. But mostly, and spoilers ahead, I’m worried about Firth and how he’s portrayed in later books. He’s a manipulative, disgusting person. But there are times when I’m not sure if the author intends for him to seem that way. If he continues to be a main character and his flaws aren’t addressed, and corrected, then he needs to be a villain. I’ll have to think on whether I want to take that chance and continue the series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, and Hate crime
Minor: Kidnapping and Cultural appropriation
sfdogmom's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
I found this book to be very chaotic and it kinda felt like nothing happened until the epilogue. ½ 🌶️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Child abuse, Misogyny, Cultural appropriation, Classism, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Bullying, Colonisation, Police brutality, and Torture
Minor: Addiction
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