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icy_queen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Classism, Suicide attempt, Violence, Kidnapping, and Blood
Moderate: Death of parent and Genocide
Minor: War, Xenophobia, and Racism
wrensreadingroom's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Alcohol, Child death, Fire/Fire injury, Police brutality, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Hate crime, Medical content, Misogyny, War, Blood, Confinement, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Body shaming, Violence, Gore, Genocide, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, and Physical abuse
rdmoreland0801'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
4.0
The narration was good, but I wish they would’ve cast a male voice actor for Kamran. I just couldn’t get the full effect with the deep, slow voice of a woman.
I love second-half Alizeh who isn’t afraid to speak her mind. When she finally loses her temper, we get a glimpse of who this character was meant to be.
Kamran is a little whiny, but falls head-over-heels for Alizeh in the silliest way. He just can’t seem to keep his eyes off of her, which I think is adorable.
Overall, a solid 4⭐️ book. I’ll will definitely be continuing with the series.
Moderate: Classism, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Racism, Suicide attempt, and War
Minor: Genocide
emolr'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
Graphic: Blood, Self harm, Child abuse, Classism, Racism, Violence, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Suicide attempt, Death, Death of parent, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Genocide
beautifulpaxielreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
Graphic: Violence, Child death, Body horror, Physical abuse, Medical trauma, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Body shaming, Blood, and Sexism
Minor: War, Genocide, and Cultural appropriation
stormywolf'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
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
Overall, this book utterly enchanted me. From its intelligent and passionate main characters, its magical yet logical world, and its promise of even more political intrigue and supernatural twists, this story is absolutely full of things to love and become obsessed by. I'd highly recommend it to anyone interested in non-European-based fantasy, strong (and memorable) female characters, or a flirty forbidden romance. I'm very curious to know more, both about the characters and story to come, and about its inspiration, as the summary posits, from Persian mythology, and I know I'm not alone. But until the next book decides to magically appear, I'll have to find another series to tide me over.
Moderate: Blood, Classism, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, and Violence
Minor: Child death and Genocide
notteson'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
HOLY MOTHER OF GOD I NEED THE REST OF THIS SERIES RIGHT MEOW. This is my first Tahereh Mafi book, and I am both floored by the beauty of her storytelling and writing and by her intricate worldbuilding and character development. Please give us the rest of this series soon. PLEASE. I need more
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Self harm, and Death
Moderate: Physical abuse, Violence, and Gore
Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Death of parent, Genocide, and Racism