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kwthor's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Medical content, Infertility, Gun violence, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, Murder, Bullying, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Sexism, Violence, Death of parent, and Cursing
Minor: Child death
anarmandameg's review
challenging
dark
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
_riversong_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
okevamae's review
5.0
Citadel is the lone human civilization on the planet Edalide. The people there worship the Hundred-Faced God and carry out the mission that a prophet set before them generations ago: wipe out the demons of the forest, in order to regain access to Heaven. Olivia’s never been one for religion, though – she's more science-minded, and one day on a scientific excursion to the forest, she makes an incredible discovery: the “demons” are sentient beings, not the bloodthirsty monsters that Scripture and the city's authorities have led everyone to fear and loathe. But Olivia, who is nonverbal and a known atheist, is already on the margins of society. How can she broker peace between the two societies?
I really loved this book! It’s a fast paced, highly enjoyable story, set in a dystopian future on another planet in which humanity has regressed to a low-tech society where a fascist theocracy has a stranglehold. The worldbuilding is vivid, as is the characterization. I loved Olivia as our protagonist, and the accompanying occasional chapters from Riley and Ormus created a well-rounded narrative from two characters with very different points of view. I don’t know if this is meant to be the first in a series or not (I hope it is!) but I’ll definitely be on the lookout for anything new by this author, whether it takes place in this world or not.
Representation: Nonverbal autistic main character, POC characters, asexual character?
CW: alcoholism, mention of suicide, mention of homophobia, intolerant theocracy and all the abuses that go along with it
I received an advance copy of this ebook from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I really loved this book! It’s a fast paced, highly enjoyable story, set in a dystopian future on another planet in which humanity has regressed to a low-tech society where a fascist theocracy has a stranglehold. The worldbuilding is vivid, as is the characterization. I loved Olivia as our protagonist, and the accompanying occasional chapters from Riley and Ormus created a well-rounded narrative from two characters with very different points of view. I don’t know if this is meant to be the first in a series or not (I hope it is!) but I’ll definitely be on the lookout for anything new by this author, whether it takes place in this world or not.
Representation: Nonverbal autistic main character, POC characters, asexual character?
CW: alcoholism, mention of suicide, mention of homophobia, intolerant theocracy and all the abuses that go along with it
I received an advance copy of this ebook from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
kai_watson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Gore, Blood, Misogyny, Grief, Death, Torture, Ableism, Death of parent, Murder, Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, and Gun violence
Moderate: Alcoholism
gabalodon's review
5.0
Really fun, tense, well-paced adventure with really complex enjoyable characters and awesome worldbuilding.
meganreich's review
adventurous
dark
reflective
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
4.5
kgmay25's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-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
4.25
wolf_momma's review against another edition
5.0
Powerful female lead ✔️
Cute monsters ✔️
Good writing ✔️
The only downside is not knowing if a sequel is coming
Cute monsters ✔️
Good writing ✔️
The only downside is not knowing if a sequel is coming