Reviews tagging 'Classism'

The Absinthe Underground by Jamie Pacton

5 reviews

jasper_is_atypical's review

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

Honestly was very disappointing. For characters that were supposed to be smart, they did a lot of stupid shit (fair in some circumstances, slightly mind-boggling in others.) It felt like most of what they did was so the plot could go the way the author wanted it to and not because it made much sense. Felt cramped and not at all exciting like promised. Instead of rooting for the main romance I was rooting for Esme to leave Sybil and their frankly unhealthy relationship behind. She is obviously uncomfortable and unhappy, only going along because she cares about Sybil and feels an obligation to protect her. Now I don't really see this as a spoiler, but I'll hide it anyways...

The reason they need to do the job is because they are poor and behind on rent. The only reason they are behind is because Sybil, who came from a rich background, gets too bored at her jobs to keep them for long. Literally stated.

For this reason and for the way she treats Esme as a whole Sybil is extremely unlikable and comes off as snobbish and uncaring about others. She chases her own excitement at Esme's cost, which is made even more appalling by the fact that Esme took her in off the streets and is doing everything in her power to take care of her as a charity case. Just. No. 

I wanted this to be good so bad. The idea of a heist in fae with a sapphic romance sounds wonderful, but the execution left me wanting.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Toxic friendship, Classism, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, and Abandonment

Moderate: Cursing, Self harm, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, and Death of parent

yuri_rum_raisin's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, and Classism

Minor: Death of parent

ezwolf's review

My first problem is that I don’t like Sybil. Just something about her character has rubbed me the wrong way. 

That combined with the fact that I’ve felt just…bored? I’m not invested in either girl or their relationship and I’ve finally go to the explanation of their heist and I don’t really care if I find out what happens or not. So I’m going to stop. 

Maybe I’ll return to this someday. I really wish I liked it enough to continue, the cover is gorgeous and I was really excited to read it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Grief and Classism

cozyscones's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism and Alcohol

Moderate: Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood

Minor: Confinement

heytherekaity's review

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

• 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Grief