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elwirax's review against another edition
- 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
It was difficult to connect to many of the characters, such are the consequences of a novel which is not fully fledged and relationships are established off the page. Giang was a very interesting character yet her character wasn't explored nearly as much as I'd hoped. The love triangle in this novella was quite insubstantial and overshadowed much of the lush worldbuilding, political intrigue and important themes such as the impact of colonialism.
I think that the potential was definitely there yet aspects where simply not fleshed out as much as they could've been if this novella was longer. There were enjoyable moments and the writing was quite lovely but as a whole I wanted a bit more in terms or character development and worldbuilding.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Sexual assault
f18'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
4.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Racism
Minor: Blood, Death, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
yuna's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship
perditorian'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
3.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Racism
ghosthermione's review against another edition
5.0
I've been in love with the cover ever since I first saw it, I loved the concept and not gonna lie, the idea that there are (almost) no men in this book is a nice change.
So anyway, I gave it a read once it came out and... How do I word this. I just??? fucking love it???
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault
implied sexual assault/rape emotional abuse from family, escalating emotional and physical abuse from partner arguably PTSD. A major house fire is at the centre of the story strong themes of colonialism, racismlylah'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
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual assault and Domestic abuse
mweis'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
4.0
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
llincathryn's review against another edition
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Domestic abuse
Minor: Sexual assault
enbylibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship