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wrensreadingroom's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Rape, Stalking, Torture, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Vomit, Child abuse, Child death, Gaslighting, Gore, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Animal death, Bullying, Mental illness, War, Grief, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Death, Misogyny, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Murder, and Self harm
chrisljm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Second of all, why is a white author making a black character talk like that. It's weird enough she made her the stereotypical sassy black best friend, but the fact that the author sat there and typed "oh, naw, girl" as a part of her dialogue is kinda driving me insane.
Graphic: Murder, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Death, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Kidnapping, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Child death, Torture, Death of parent, and Confinement
Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Slavery
katievallin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Grief, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Violence, Cursing, and Trafficking
Moderate: Rape, Stalking, Child abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Alcohol, Blood, Adult/minor relationship, and Murder
Minor: Bullying and Death of parent
emgibby's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
Graphic: Blood, Kidnapping, Torture, Body horror, Confinement, Physical abuse, Rape, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
blondie3300'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
Moderate: Abandonment, Kidnapping, Rape, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Cursing, Alcohol, and Sexual assault
enbyfinley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
I did feel the flashbacks were irritating for me, jumping back and forth for very little information. I liked that Des and Callie were close until I reflected on the grooming vibe of a underage victim or abuse. Nope… for me.
I also found the FMC a bit whiny at times but I still enjoyed here the other 50% of the time when she was acting like an adult. The side characters felt so one dimensional and the reasoning for things didn’t feel like ACTUAL REASONS!
The spice was a good 3🌶️🌶️🌶️.5 but as the story continued,
this book was not a story I will revisit or finish the series.
Graphic: Murder, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, and Rape
Moderate: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Blood, and Alcoholism
Minor: Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Vomit, and Torture
_fae_queen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Rape, Abandonment, and Kidnapping
jordanb11'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Rape, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Slavery, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Murder, Blood, Alcoholism, and Kidnapping
xomandymoo'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
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Slavery, Torture, Death of parent, Trafficking, Physical abuse, Body horror, Sexual assault, Violence, Murder, Misogyny, and Kidnapping
moraymeee'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
4.5
I knew absolutely nothing about this book, let alone that it was a series and I am very pleasantly surprised. I love/hate that it's a fantasy world woven into modern times. it's almost like ACOTAR meets Blade. there are portals connecting the various realms and the creatures live amongst the humans in secret almost like Harry Potter. which, tbh the mentioning of Harry Potter and of a fae king wearing an ACDC shirt really threw me off at times - hence my hate part of this affair.
however the story is very fun. I love Des - reminds me a lot of a discount Rhys mixed with Nikolai from shadow and bone. Callie was really neat too, she had a rough past and isn't a weak heroine that makes dumbass decisions to further the plot. I love when that happens. we stan tough bitches here 💃👑
I will say, if you are looking for something to cure your ACOTAR hangover I don't know if this is it. I am glad I waited awhile and read the Grishaverse before diving into this. I don't think I would have liked this as much as I do now and probably would think it's a little juvenile. so, if you are looking to fill that ACOTAR hole, come back to this after you read another fantasy series or 2 in-between.
Moderate: Sexual assault, Child abuse, Rape, and Kidnapping