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helfire124's review against another edition
- 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: Gun violence, Grief, Murder, Kidnapping, Blood, Animal death, Body horror, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Drug use, Confinement, and Death
tamara_joy'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? No
4.0
Moderate: Death
Minor: Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, Blood, Gore, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail
beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Objectively, it is extremely well-written, and the world-building is (for the most part), very well done. I initially reveled in the world that Garth Nix created, the descriptions were so vivid it felt like I could visit the places described (particularly the
The problem was with the characters - they were mildly amusing and witty, but that was about it (although I did like the fact that Susan is an art student). I couldn't connect with any of them, or care too much about what happened to them. The
This was an interesting but ultimately unsatisfying read, and I will probably not read the sequel. Sorry Mr Nix!
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Alcohol, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
amazelan's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
ça faisait longtemps qu'un roman fantastique ne m'avait pas autant transporté, si j'en avais eu l'occasion je l'aurais lu d'une traite !
l'histoire est vraiment originale, + qu'un premier tome qui pose le décor, on part directement dans des péripéties pour percer des mystères et en découvrir d'autres.
les personnages sont réalistes, je les ai trouvé vraiment attachants (Merlin purée MERLIN).
la fin est peut-être un peu trop rapide, mais en même temps elle se clôt très bien, et j'ai hâte de pouvoir lire la suite !
le seul point négatif que je peux trouver à cette histoire c'est la place beaucoup trop importante/essentielle accordée à la police, franchement on aurait pu s'en passer et faire même mieux sans...
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Body horror, Gore, Blood, Death, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Murder
Minor: Death of parent
nekoshka'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? No
4.25
It does suffer from the usual YA problems like underdeveloped characters and a predictable plot, but otherwise it’s unexpectedly good.
Susan, the MC, is very much the "chosen one" with special powers and special parentage but it’s not annoying and they don’t make her overpowered. And she’s punk!
Merlin is a delightful love interest. Loved the approach to his gender and how the fact that he’s questioning it doesn’t make him any less attractive, flirty and self-assured. Again, I would have loved a bit more elaboration on this topic, but maybe we’ll get it in the next book.
I thought at first that the constant clothes descriptions would annoy me, but the ended up being a really fun detail.
The worldbuilding is interesting but sparse. Not developed enough.
Overall, very easy and light read.
Graphic: Death, Violence, Gun violence, and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit and Confinement
pattyblom'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? No
5.0
Moderate: Blood, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
trollmila'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Minor: Self harm, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Stalking, Car accident, and Vomit
ijustreallyliketrees'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? No
3.5
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence and Murder
Minor: Cursing, Death of parent, and Self harm
pvbobrien's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Death and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent
ophycore's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Gore, Animal death, Kidnapping, Murder, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: Cursing, Blood, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Self harm