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bookcaptivated's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Murder, Racism, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Xenophobia and Child abuse
Minor: Sexual content, War, Misogyny, Grief, Alcohol, and Pandemic/Epidemic
katreadswaytoomuch's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
I can’t express how much I love this series, but I’m gonna try!
First, the concept of the series is fresh & creative. The execution is there too!! Often, I run into the problem where I like what the author was going for, but they just missed the mark. That’s not the case here!
Esta is probably my favorite female character ever. She’s wicked smart & badass. I really love that we get to see her love for Harte deepen. She’s always closed off — like, don’t fall for the mark —, but Harte is different. Likewise, it’s funny in an endearing way how Harte is trying to show Esta he loves her, but his antiquated notions are getting in the way. He’s trying to show her he loves her by “doing the right thing” & self-sacrifice, but that’s not how people show love in Esta’s time.
I’m also incredibly happy that we got to time travel again! I was kinda disappointed in The Devil’s Thief because of the lack of time travel (I understand why), but it made it much better taking Harte to all of these times out of context.
1902 plot — Jianyu & Cela are so cute! I think they’re a really good mirror of North & Maggie, and both are a good contrast to Esta & Harte. I also really appreciate the BLM dialogue that happens between the protagonists of the timeline.
Overall, smart social commentary with a kick-ass plot & complex characters to boot!
First, the concept of the series is fresh & creative. The execution is there too!! Often, I run into the problem where I like what the author was going for, but they just missed the mark. That’s not the case here!
Esta is probably my favorite female character ever. She’s wicked smart & badass.
1902 plot — Jianyu & Cela are so cute! I think they’re a really good mirror of North & Maggie, and both are a good contrast to Esta & Harte. I also really appreciate the BLM dialogue that happens between the protagonists of the timeline.
Overall, smart social commentary with a kick-ass plot & complex characters to boot!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Blood, Death, Xenophobia, Violence, Racism, Racial slurs, Murder, Kidnapping, Homophobia, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Drug use, and Drug abuse
Minor: Death of parent, Torture, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy
hannah1734's review
adventurous
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Murder, Racism, Violence, and Xenophobia
Minor: Drug use
afireadsabit's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
despite me waiting for 2 years...ugh it was so worth it. i dont have actual, coherent thoughts. it was just so excellent.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Minor: Racial slurs and Grief
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