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runes_reads'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
4.75
There are a few storytelling differences between this and the first book. I feel like this one didn't focus on character flaws as much, but it still was a pretty big focus. We got some more lore/knowledge about the magic in this one, which I really liked. I felt that the protagonist, Maeve, had less character development than in the first. This wasn't a bad thing, she still had a lot.
I'm very excited to read the third book in this trilogy!
Most of the characters are in the equivalent of United States senior year of high school in the story. There's a recurrent worry for them about change and the future, something any teenager can relate to. Please look at the content warnings for this story, it's a YA, but a heavy one. I'd recommend it for ages 15+, so upper YA, verging on New Adult but not quite there.
I read this one in one day, I couldn't put it down! (Also it was a library book so I had a time limit, lol). I haven't decided on a star rating, definitely 4 stars at minimum. I think it's a 4.75 for me, there's nothing wrong with it, and I would highly recommend it. It just wasn't life changing for me personally. It was a great read, and I'll definitely remember it.
Graphic: Self harm, Violence, Sexual content, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Homophobia, Cursing, Confinement, Transphobia, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Ableism, Injury/Injury detail, Deadnaming, and Death
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Vomit
sifairi'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
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Sexual assault, Blood, Gaslighting, Fire/Fire injury, and Rape
grets_reads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Self harm, Homophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
mcdal's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Self harm, Fire/Fire injury, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, and Confinement
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Biphobia, Deadnaming, Hate crime, Sexual assault, Homophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Stalking and Ableism
sophiesmallhands'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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Violence, Self harm, Hate crime, Blood, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Sexual content, Deadnaming, Racism, and Sexual assault
josi_129141'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Blood, Bullying, Homophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
chloenfp'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Homophobia, Deadnaming, Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Self harm, and Blood
spacecadelliot'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
4.0
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for offering me an e-arc in return for a truthful review
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, Blood, Religious bigotry, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Self harm, Transphobia, Mental illness, Fire/Fire injury, Hate crime, Gaslighting, Deadnaming, Cursing, Bullying, and Body horror
Minor: Sexual assault, Stalking, and Dysphoria