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livelaughlesbian99's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
I really wanted to love this book! Unfortunately the structural problems are just glaring. I spent the first third of the book trying to keep up with largely unexplained worldbuilding. Without that grounding the flow of the plot was kind of confusing. I didn’t fully understand the significance of characters’ choices when I don’t fully understand their position in the world. It’s too bad— good world and premise but the execution killed a lot of it for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Gun violence, Xenophobia, Slavery, and Violence
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Sexual violence
thoughtsontomes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is a solid space opera that combines similar vibes and themes of red rising, the handmaids tale, and the expanse to create a war torn future. There are elements of the world building that are a bit hand wavy for my tastes, particularly in the how and why various political structures are set up. But it does keep you on the edge of your seat wanting to keep reading and figuring out the mystery of it all. Plus there is a lot of rep, including disability, mental health (ptsd and anxiety), sign language, queer relationships, and non binary characters. The next two books in the series are much longer so I’m hoping more of the world gets fleshed out and I plan to continue with the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Bullying
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
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