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sapphic_necromancer'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: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Blood, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Torture
persephonefoxx'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
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, Murder, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Grief
Minor: Body shaming, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
reka111's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
Men wants us so badly for our bodies, yet hate us so much for our minds.
I liked Zetian's character, or at least understood her. She is a true free spirit, full of energy and revenge with which she can burn the universe. And there is my Shimin who is in my whole heart, he deserves so much, so much better. I love their relationship so much, i'm so sorry we got so little of them.
The plot was confusing for me and couldn't hold my attention seriously, the pace was a bit fast, but i liked the references to mythology.
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Violence, Fire/Fire injury, and War
Minor: Death
julessssss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
the fantasy / sci-fi parts were great in my opinion, and I liked how complicated the world building, history, and such seemed to be.
I did not like any of the main characters that much though, and I do not think the relationship between Zetian and Shimin was developed enough for how they were acting, idk. I did not feel any compatibility for them, even when they were supposedly in a relationship. The polyam part though, I want to see more books with relationship dynamics like that.
also the "feminism" was overwhelming and a lot of what I have seen in other books before. I did not see much new or innovative in that respect and it got annoying very quickly.
I don't think it was badly written though and the plot seemed at least well thought-through.
idk overall it was fine, but not my favorite
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Misogyny, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
Minor: Domestic abuse
candiemarsh'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? It's complicated
5.0
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence, and Gaslighting
iszys's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, and Violence
Moderate: Ableism
fragrant_stars's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Murder, Alcohol, and War
Moderate: Ableism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Vomit, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Minor: Child death, Rape, and Murder
ara02's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Murder, Alcohol, and War
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Confinement, Death, and Sexual harassment
smellymiche's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death, Sexism, and War
Moderate: Sexual assault and Torture
alex_salamander'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
3.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and War
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Torture, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Colonisation
Minor: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Slavery, and Grief