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heather_freshparchment's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Drug abuse and Suicide
teainthelibrary's review against another edition
- 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? No
3.75
Graphic: Drug abuse, Murder, and Suicide
lomahongva's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Minor: Murder, Drug abuse, and Death of parent
megangrace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Suicide, Stalking, Drug abuse, and Drug use
purplepenning's review against another edition
3.75
Moderate: Kidnapping, Murder, Drug abuse, Death, Drug use, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent, Suicide, and Alcohol
kassidypf13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Minor: Drug use, Murder, Death, and Drug abuse
lit_with_lauren's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Murder and Drug abuse
captainolyareads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I thought this was a well-written, well-researched novel but there were moments where I found it hard to stay engaged. Since this was set-up for later novels, I understand why there was so much information but the pacing felt sluggish. It also never felt like there were any real stakes with the Queen or other individuals, i.e., it never felt like anyone was under threat or serious injury, even death.
Minor: Suicide and Drug abuse
cuppacora's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.25
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, and Murder
dorakathryn's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, and Sexism
Minor: Hate crime, Homophobia, and Racism