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roeckitcody's review against another edition
5.0
Skyrocketed to the best YA novel I've read releasing this year - next level spectacular, a f/m/m polyamorous relationship, Chinese mythology, tackling the patriarchy, gender politics, mecha aliens, What! A! Book!
meebo's review against another edition
5.0
There’s a random 1⭐️ Goodreads review for this book that definitely just doesn’t understand what an anti-hero is. They critique this as bad feminism because it’s violent, but white women never bat an eye in their dark romance books when it’s the men doing objectively horrible things, but oh wait, that’s supported and “hot” for some reason.
ANYWAY, to get off my soapbox about that. I really enjoyed this book. We take a look at a near future almost dystopian world where men and society are still horribly sexist and oppress women, even so far as actively killing them off to fight off this “alien race”. The topics handled in these books are deep and important. Our main character is an ANTIHERO, so don’t bitch about her being flawed - THATS THE POINT. You can barely even tell this is a YA book at most points, I feel anyone can enjoy this book. Second book coming in December! So excited. My only critique is it was a little ethereal and heady in some points that really went over my head and were hard to understand (the different realms they enter within the Chrysalises). I’m just stupid tho so. Romance aspect was also amazing, won’t spoil but good rep in many ways 😌5⭐️
45/100
ANYWAY, to get off my soapbox about that. I really enjoyed this book. We take a look at a near future almost dystopian world where men and society are still horribly sexist and oppress women, even so far as actively killing them off to fight off this “alien race”. The topics handled in these books are deep and important. Our main character is an ANTIHERO, so don’t bitch about her being flawed - THATS THE POINT. You can barely even tell this is a YA book at most points, I feel anyone can enjoy this book. Second book coming in December! So excited. My only critique is it was a little ethereal and heady in some points that really went over my head and were hard to understand (the different realms they enter within the Chrysalises). I’m just stupid tho so. Romance aspect was also amazing, won’t spoil but good rep in many ways 😌5⭐️
45/100
dashie's review against another edition
5.0
This book! This book needs to be made into a movie right now! I am
wherethewidlies's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
4.0
maestrolatinx's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I appreciate the fast pace of the book. Lots happen really fast.
The protagonist has lots of fury to go around and rightly so. She questions the world a lot and it is learning that even her own understanding is limited.
Most action scenes are great but some I did not fully understand what was happening lol
The protagonist has lots of fury to go around and rightly so. She questions the world a lot and it is learning that even her own understanding is limited.
Most action scenes are great but some I did not fully understand what was happening lol
cryptik's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
guardiangel07's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- 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
I started the book enthusiastic but it didn't hold my attention as much as I wanted it to.
I loved how Zetian's character was developed and she makes for a very relatable and interesting protagonist. But the story, while being a fun read, struggled to hold my attention as compared to other books.
While I enjoyed the ending, I felt it was rushed compared to the rest of the story.
I do love the Chinese representation though.
I loved how Zetian's character was developed and she makes for a very relatable and interesting protagonist. But the story, while being a fun read, struggled to hold my attention as compared to other books.
While I enjoyed the ending, I felt it was rushed compared to the rest of the story.
I do love the Chinese representation though.
chesnut's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Great futuristic historical novel.
not_asha01's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.5