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noxiousbook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Minor: Medical trauma, Mental illness, Violence, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Homophobia, Drug use, Toxic friendship, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
kimschouwenaar'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
“Remember this feeling. This is the moment you stop being the rabbit.”
For a 3,5-star read (that I rated 5 stars because I can), this book had no business being so addicting. The only reason I picked this up is because somehow my search page on Instagram was suddenly full of fan art for AFTG. Not sure, but I'm convinces the Goddess had decided my TBR wasn't long enough yet.
The writing is good, not great, the plot is kind of all over the place and don't expect me to be able to explain in explicit detail what the heck Exy is. Thankfully, the Foxhole Court fandom had my back and without too much extensive desk research, I feel like I can actually understand the game through Sakavic's writing.
“Money greases the wheels of the world easier than blood does, and Riko has access to both.”
Will definitely continue this series. Might get them in paperback so I can reread them at some point. That point might arrive in 2022.
PS: DO NOT search for a lot of info or fan art on Google or you favourite search engine. You will get spoiled.
Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, Medical trauma, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Ableism and Death of parent
Minor: Animal death
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- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Vomit, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Murder, Self harm, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Violence
valiiidus's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Violence, Animal death, Blood, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Grief, Animal death, Car accident, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Hate crime, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, and Violence
vpiuke's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
even if the plot themes might be controversial, something that can't be denied is how well-written the story is. the writing style is very similar to maggie stiefvater's in 'the raven cycle' books, so if you're a fan of those, i'd give this one a shot :)
i did enjoy the story itself. it is well structured and it evolves at a good pace, never too obvious but hinting at what's coming next. the characters are original and come in nicely together, as a group they're very well balanced and developed. the sport side of the story is a clever counterpoint to the other sub plots, and i personally really enjoy how it compliments all the drama that the characters inherently carry with them. it lets the story breathe while also keeping a steady pace.
this is a very violent story though. maybe not that much in this first book, but it gets heavier as the plot progresses in the next ones. there's trauma, there's physical, sexual and emotional abuse, there's guns and knives and torture and self harm. if you're ok with these and are up for a dense, emotional tale, then you found the one.
Graphic: Hate crime, Mental illness, Torture, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Kidnapping, Murder, Toxic friendship, Violence, Medical trauma, Toxic relationship, Blood, Child abuse, Cursing, Death of parent, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Death, Emotional abuse, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, and Self harm
beckx's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicide, Alcohol, Addiction, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, and Violence
Minor: Homophobia and Vomit
cozybookseller's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Rape, Panic attacks/disorders, Homophobia, Addiction, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, and Mental illness
bigpenis's review
- 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: Drug abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Rape, Gun violence, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Torture, Violence, Domestic abuse, Murder, Alcohol, Body horror, Cursing, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Car accident, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Death of parent, Medical content, Medical trauma, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Addiction, and Blood
gobbleme's review
- 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
1.75
Graphic: Abandonment, Acephobia/Arophobia, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Torture, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexism, Self harm, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Homophobia, Hate crime, and Grief
nebenezar's review
- 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
4.0
You’re gonna like this book if you typically enjoy reading fanfiction, lgbt representation and seeing your characters getting put through the wringer (physically and emotionally). This book is probably the most fanfictionesque book I’ve ever read, which is not a bad thing to me since I love reading fanfiction, but it might be off putting to some.
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical trauma