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fluffles's review
adventurous
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- 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
3.0
Would have given it 4 stars if I didn’t have to be reminded every chapter about the MC’s race and that she’s “white passing” and how marginalized she is and how horribly she’s treated because of her race. but no example of mistreatment due to her race is ever shown so idk man…… it’s a bit much, like she wrote the book and decided to pad it afterwards by adding those portions into it for the check boxes.
Also I agree with other reviewers who say this reads like a self-insert.
Anyways,
The rest of the book was wonderful, with a very unique premise. Writing was good. Would buy a sequel of the author writes one.
Also I agree with other reviewers who say this reads like a self-insert.
Anyways,
The rest of the book was wonderful, with a very unique premise. Writing was good. Would buy a sequel of the author writes one.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexism and Misogyny
aileron's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Murder, Gun violence, and Death
Moderate: Blood, Racism, Racial slurs, and Grief
Minor: Slavery, War, Cannibalism, Animal death, Colonisation, Genocide, Misogyny, and Sexism
kylosten's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This was well written but something about the "present day" story just wasn't for me. I think I just didn't find myself caring about what was happening to any of the characters or rooting for any of them and some of the slice of life parts felt long and drawn out.
If you like the parts of the TV show/comics where Loki is an agent of time dealing with the bureaucracy of the Time Variance Authority or the Temps Commission agents on Umbrella Academy then you might enjoy this.
Also, has long chapters so if you're someone who is put off by that maybe skip this one.
I think maybe it felt more like a screenplay than a book.
Still giving 4 stars because even though it wasn't for me I can acknowledge it was well written and the themes were good.
If you like the parts of the TV show/comics where Loki is an agent of time dealing with the bureaucracy of the Time Variance Authority or the Temps Commission agents on Umbrella Academy then you might enjoy this.
Also, has long chapters so if you're someone who is put off by that maybe skip this one.
I think maybe it felt more like a screenplay than a book.
Still giving 4 stars because even though it wasn't for me I can acknowledge it was well written and the themes were good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Death, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Misogyny, Cannibalism, and Sexual content
katiewhocanread's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Panic attacks/disorders, Gore, Cannibalism, Violence, Racism, and Genocide
Minor: Homophobia, Misogyny, and Racial slurs
booksbytheglass's review
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
now that I’ve sat on this for about a day, I can firmly say this one sits at around a 4 star rating for me 🥰 the vibes are all sci-fi blake crouch but at the center, it’s a story about humanity and its cruelty to repeat itself time and time again
after discovering time travel, the british government is enacting a plan to study our future by studying the past - which entails bringing figures from the past into present day… sounds like a recipe for disaster (and it almost is??) 🤔
similar to blake crouch’s stories, there are elements of thriller and suspense mixed in with government conspiracies and sci-fi, but what really threw me was the eventual romance between field agents and the past figures brought to present day that they are sworn to protect - it was a lot (but also kind of hot) 🫣
the conversation surrounding humanity, including racism, feminism, and governmental control, was by far my favorite parts of the story, however. the comparison between different time periods and present day was eye-opening and refreshingly stark to see on print. major applause for the author and her research to bring this to the readers’ attention - and as she says, “if you’re learning something new from this text, that’s on you” 👏🏼
rating: 4 stars
wine pairing: tuscany red blend
after discovering time travel, the british government is enacting a plan to study our future by studying the past - which entails bringing figures from the past into present day… sounds like a recipe for disaster (and it almost is??) 🤔
similar to blake crouch’s stories, there are elements of thriller and suspense mixed in with government conspiracies and sci-fi, but what really threw me was the eventual romance between field agents and the past figures brought to present day that they are sworn to protect - it was a lot (but also kind of hot) 🫣
the conversation surrounding humanity, including racism, feminism, and governmental control, was by far my favorite parts of the story, however. the comparison between different time periods and present day was eye-opening and refreshingly stark to see on print. major applause for the author and her research to bring this to the readers’ attention - and as she says, “if you’re learning something new from this text, that’s on you” 👏🏼
rating: 4 stars
wine pairing: tuscany red blend
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Racism, Homophobia, and Misogyny
saltycoffee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Grief, Drug use, Colonisation, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Cannibalism, Classism, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Genocide and Slavery
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