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fluffy_comet's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Enjoyable read though, but it was very much a "kinda want to see what happens" vibe that drew me to ordering the next book, not a "I need to know what happens NOW".
Graphic: Child death, Child abuse, Colonisation, Death, Classism, Ableism, Genocide, Murder, Physical abuse, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Body horror, Confinement, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and War
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Slavery, Sexual content, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, and Trafficking
crybabybea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I did like the action scenes and felt they had nice pacing and were detailed enough to be understood but not too detailed that they dragged on.
This is compared to The Hunger Games (and I understand why) but I would probably compare it more to The Cruel Prince and the later books of ACOTAR. The plot points were almost exactly like The Cruel Prince but with less developed enemies to lovers. I don't think the political strife or intrigue is enough to accurately compare it to The Hunger Games.
Graphic: Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Violence, War, Genocide, Gore, Murder, Rape, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Death of parent, Body horror, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Rape, Grief, Sexual assault, Vomit, and Self harm
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, and Physical abuse
astalavista's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Cannibalism, Death, Blood, and Sexual violence
ladydeathnesta's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Body horror, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Violence, War, Ableism, Death, Sexual violence, Cursing, Police brutality, Self harm, Sexism, Hate crime, Stalking, Gore, Medical trauma, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Cannibalism, Classism, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Gaslighting, Grief, Murder, Physical abuse, Torture, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity, Medical content, Confinement, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Blood, Bullying, Racial slurs, and Sexual harassment
farnhamburglar's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, Blood, Rape, Gore, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Cannibalism
kymboh78's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Alcohol, Gore, Murder, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Cursing, Rape, Kidnapping, Gore, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Slavery
Minor: Animal death and Cannibalism
lilybonilla's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved this book so much. It had some really great elements such as romance, action, and well developed plot. I loved the concept of the Kejari and how it brought the two main characters together. I really liked how complex each character was. Their personalities had many layers which helped the reader connect to the characters in a more personal way.
The relationship between Oraya and her father was also great. I liked how it displayed how contradicting a father-relationship really is. I also appreciated how they didn’t make her dad all mushy and sappy but still loving because I feel like it’s very true to his character.
The world building was fantastic as well. It’s not just a romance book, it has amazing plot and debt.
The main character was so strong and badass while still allowing her to have tender moments. I think their relationship was so cute. He was tender which her when she needed it but they still had an amazing tension. LITERALLY NOTHING COULD HAVE PREPARED ME FOR THE PLOT TWIST LIKE IT WAS ACTUALLY SO CRAZY.
This book is by far my top 2023 read I loved it so much and will definitely be rereading it!❤️
Graphic: Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Sexual content
karapillar's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Physical abuse, Self harm, Stalking, War, Slavery, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Death of parent, Child death, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Death, Grief, Violence, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Cannibalism, Cursing, Gore, Sexual content, and Body horror
Moderate: Hate crime, Kidnapping, Abandonment, Medical content, Torture, Rape, Xenophobia, and Infidelity
headinthepages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
The only reason it’s not a 5 star is that I would have loved a bit more background on the different houses & magic systems but it is in no way lacking and doesn’t confuse the story!
I love Oraya and her story, I love the enemies to lovers trope and chosen one trope too! The challenges faced by her were cruel and relentless and I loved reading about a feisty human woman fighting against the odds!
The ending was brilliant and I can’t wait to start book 2!
Moderate: Child death, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual content, Body horror, Cannibalism, Cursing, Abandonment, Death, Grief, Vomit, War, Medical content, Animal cruelty, Gore, Slavery, Torture, Alcohol, Animal death, Blood, and Rape
alite428's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Blood and War
Moderate: Death of parent, Genocide, Cannibalism, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Rape, Body horror, Child death, Death, Grief, Sexual violence, and Torture