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gphemsley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Moderate: Cultural appropriation, Racism, Toxic friendship, Xenophobia, Death, Ableism, Colonisation, Murder, Violence, and Classism
Minor: Child death, Chronic illness, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Gun violence, Cultural appropriation, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, War, and Slavery
fromjuliereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I think my biggest issues though was for a book set in Peru, there was basically no Spanish? I can't even remember if the word "gracias" came up. Which really bothered me. It always just had something to note if the person said something in English, Spanish, or Quechua. According to the notes at the back, this author took months of Spanish so why aren't there phrases and words throughout?
Anyways. That really bothered me.
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Death, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Cursing, Colonisation, Ableism, Blood, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Violence, and Vomit
clarabooksit'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
4.75
I adored this book. The history, the magic, the adventure, the characters, the life that this book breathes—everything is just so achingly good.
Pulley’s writing is lush, intricate and beguiling. She has a stunning ability to infuse mundane things with energy and life so that her worlds and characters feel full and real but never boring. This story builds and builds, the tension slow and subtle, and the characters revealed in every detail. And the relationship at its heart is perfection.
If you like all the atmosphere, lovely writing and incredible world- and character-building, you need to read this book. It’s historical fantasy, queer, very British, and set primarily in the Peruvian mountains. Danger, mystery, confounding magic, and intelligent characters fill up every page.
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Grief, Racism, Classism, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Abandonment and Ableism
breadwitchery's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Genocide and Death
Moderate: Racism, Animal death, Gun violence, Ableism, Violence, and Body horror
Minor: Death of parent, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Cursing, Alcohol, Murder, Forced institutionalization, and Abandonment
pineapplesurvivor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Abandonment, Abortion, Colonisation, Death, Violence, and Genocide
Moderate: Stalking, Religious bigotry, and Body horror
paulinevdw's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Minor: Murder, Gun violence, Animal death, Death, and Chronic illness