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zeppelinnyx's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I very much enjoyed this book, even the second time through. I’m very much anticipating the sequel. The polyamorous romance almost makes me sad that I can’t get that kind of relationship dynamic in mainstream media. Zetian is such an amazing protagonist. It’s refreshing to see a justifiably unhinged female (non-binary?) lead. The pacing is a bit fast, but then the ending is even more so, which makes it feel rushed.
Quality of Writing: 9/10
Pacing: 8/10
Plot Development: 9/10
Characters: 10/10
Enjoyability: 10/10
Ease of Reading: 10/10
Ending: 7/10
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Kidnapping and Classism
Minor: Homophobia
moonchildjuli'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
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Murder, Alcohol, and War
thewildmageslibrary's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Ableism, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, and War
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
btrz7'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: Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Homophobia
ye_li's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia
purplelake'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
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Blood, Police brutality, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Classism
Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Xenophobia, Medical content, and Abandonment
spaghettii'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
4.75
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Murder, Alcohol, and War
hootypuff's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Confinement, Sexism, Torture, Violence, and War
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Medical trauma
Minor: Homophobia and Sexual violence
cheye13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Medical content, and Classism
Minor: Body shaming, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
mswarning'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
4.5
I love Zetian quite a lot. I find her both awful and inspiring.
Second read: This time I read both print and listened to the audiobook. I liked hearing the pronunciation of the character and place names. I understood the ending more since I remembered a few of the things that happened. I'm bumping it from 4.25 to 4.5 stars.
Graphic: Misogyny, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy