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rhi_'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Animal cruelty, Blood, Body horror, Death, Gore, Murder, Violence, War, Animal death, Cannibalism, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent, Dysphoria, Child death, and Torture
Minor: Alcoholism, Classism, Alcohol, Colonisation, Homophobia, and Confinement
matticatti's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Loved it.
Moderate: Cannibalism
lumidouce'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? Yes
The positives: I loved the concept of the Inverted Theater. The writing style is excellent, and I personally was not confused by the POV switches. The romance between Keema and Jun felt very natural and not at all forced, unlike a lot of fantasy novels I've read lately. The fantasy world-building was immersive and wonderful, and I felt like I was able to connect to the characters and the world they were in.
The negatives: the ableism. Some characters are described in ableist ways and are treated poorly by the cast due to their differences.
Overall, I loved the book, and would give it 4.5 stars if not for the ableism. But I believe it was done out of ignorance and not malice, so I don't feel right giving it 1 star, either. For now, I will leave it unrated.
Graphic: Blood, Cannibalism, and Gore
Moderate: Ableism and Sexual content
booklifeisthelife'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: War, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Death, Sexual harassment, Cannibalism, and Torture
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Confinement, Rape, and Child death
ktkeps's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Grief, Cannibalism, and Animal death
brinipor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Cannibalism, Gore, Violence, and Ableism
Moderate: Kidnapping, Excrement, and Injury/Injury detail
jesslinnea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Body horror, Murder, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Gore, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Cannibalism
Minor: Animal death, Cursing, Confinement, Sexual content, Torture, and War
Gore is not a main component of this book, so the detail is usually minimal. However violence and death/murder are very commonplace.wormsnacks's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Cannibalism, War, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Incest, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
selenatothemax'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: Cannibalism, Violence, War, Torture, Ableism, Gore, Blood, Death, Grief, Incest, Murder, and Forced institutionalization
cozyscones'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, War, Death, Domestic abuse, Ableism, Cannibalism, Murder, Violence, Gore, and Animal death
Moderate: Excrement, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Torture
Minor: Misogyny