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linhsreadinghour'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
4.0
I think it’s best for older younger readers due to the really big and dark themes the books explored but I think it’s done in a really accessible way for young readers. It’s a great gateway series that would ease them into adult fantasy, exploring themes such as oppression, misogyny, and lgbtq+ rep (great non-binary rep in book 3.
It’s got all the goodness in fantasy such as sisterhood, quest, found family, animal companion, gods, and a whole lot of cool magic and creatures.
At the heart of the story though, is the classic theme of coming of age and that everyone has a choice in who they become.
If I review book 3 specifically though, I thought that book 1 and 2 were much better. I remember having more bigger reactions to book 1 and 2. This book I felt like I had to force myself to keep reading near the middle. We’re introduced to some new characters/creatures and information/decisions but ultimately this and the ending felt a little rushed. I also understand Deka was trying to grapple with her destiny but her emotions were all over the place it seemed.
Graphic: Blood, War, Misogyny, Death, Death of parent, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Grief
kshertz'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
4.25
Moderate: Gore, Violence, Death of parent, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Body horror
gwennanwrites's review against another edition
Graphic: Death of parent, Genocide, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Gore, Blood, Child death, Murder, Sexism, War, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Mental illness, Child abuse, Death, Slavery, Sexual harassment, Medical trauma, and Torture
kickitupanotch7'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? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Death, War, Murder, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Religious bigotry
thenurc'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
Graphic: Death of parent, Blood, and Death
lpdx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Violence, Animal cruelty, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Sexism, War, Blood, Child death, Confinement, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, and Gore
Minor: Alcohol
tiphreads'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death of parent, and Blood