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supernova_reader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Well done. I picked it up because I was told it is an interesting and insightful portrayal of female friendships and how they evolve with age and though life. I wasn’t let down in the slightest. Also pleasantly surprised at the serious topics covered in the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Animal death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Torture, Homophobia, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Dysphoria, Colonisation, Child death, Violence, War, Sexism, Racism, Outing, and Infidelity
extinctpanda's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- 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? No
3.75
It was a bit too good vs evil for me, I like a bit more nuance. And I didn't love the writing style, though it grew on me as it went on. However, I did find the story fun, and I liked the characters. I think it also covered some important/interesting themes that I haven't seen in fantasy very much at all, especially adult fantasy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Transphobia
Moderate: Cursing, Outing, War, Kidnapping, Death, and Blood
Minor: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Body shaming, Suicidal thoughts, Fire/Fire injury, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Abortion, Classism, Colonisation, Cultural appropriation, Racism, Car accident, Child abuse, Lesbophobia, and Death of parent
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