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chrisljm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Death, Murder, Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Medical content, Vomit, Child death, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Grief, and Blood
Moderate: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Classism, Sexual content, Body shaming, and Alcoholism
Minor: Pregnancy and Infertility
tiana_king's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Grief, Death, Emotional abuse, and Medical content
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Vomit, Classism, and Child abuse
Minor: Sexual content
tabea1409'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: Death of parent, Vomit, Abandonment, Blood, Sexism, Misogyny, Violence, Grief, Gore, Alcoholism, Death, Classism, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Murder, Alcohol, Terminal illness, and Injury/Injury detail
melissaslibraryy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Gaslighting, Classism, Medical content, Vomit, Alcohol, Blood, Child abuse, Chronic illness, and Grief
Moderate: Sexism, Abandonment, and Misogyny
Minor: Sexual content
itsbrianascall'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? No
4.5
"You must not allow yourself to be consumed so thoroughly by death. It’s not selfish to live."
I genuinely loved so much about this book. The characters all had distinct voices, and I found myself loving most of them for various reasons, even the ones who had some traits that aren't exactly pleasant. The story was eerie, it was heartfelt, it was introspective, and above all else, it kept me engaged throughout the whole thing.
Having the historical fiction elements tied in with the supernatural and topped off by a murder mystery, I went into it worried that there would be too much going on in this book for any of the storylines to be done well. I can only really think of one situation where I wish I had more context, but seeing as this is a series, it's possible it'll be touched on in the sequel. I can't wait to start the next one and let this series become my whole personality 💕
Graphic: Violence, Death, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Classism, Death of parent, Medical content, and Suicide attempt
alisylvi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
Graphic: Death of parent and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Drug abuse, Death, Medical content, and Suicide
Minor: Animal death, Body horror, Classism, Vomit, Grief, and Sexual content
a_libra_library'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
5.0
Moderate: Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Body horror, Classism, Cursing, Gore, Death, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
katievallin'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
3.25
"Your name is no curse, Little Bird. I just like the taste of it."
"You must not allow yourself to be consumed so thoroughly by death. It's not selfish to live."
"'It's exhausting,' Signa said as she looked down to her lap, 'to pretend you are something - someone - you're not.' Blythe took her by the hand. 'Then do not spend your life exhausted.'"
"To me, you are a song to a soul that has never known music, light to someone who has only seen the darkness."
"I don't want you so focused on the world of the dead that you forget to enjoy that of the living."
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Body horror, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Infidelity, Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Sexism, Vomit, and Sexual content
Minor: Classism, Body shaming, Infertility, Child abuse, and Pregnancy
shaylee_n_20's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Murder, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Medical trauma and Classism
Minor: Sexism, Fire/Fire injury, Infertility, Misogyny, and Infidelity
anoelle896'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? No
4.5
Moderate: Grief, Chronic illness, Blood, Gore, Terminal illness, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Physical abuse, Classism, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Self harm, Violence, Vomit, Body shaming, and Alcohol