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danaslitlist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Queer and trans people have always existed. Point blank period, we have been in the world, and it’s about time we have more novels like this exist and are praised.
Not to mention that the book itself is beautifully written and feels like a “proper” regency era romance and not like a book trying to be one. The prose is spectacular, the flirting and building of tension between characters was palpable, and the cast of characters all felt real and genuine.
I think one of the strongest areas of this book is the way that Viola being trans is not the main source of conflict in this book; in that her identity and being herself is not the basis for resentment. And that Viola is loved and respected and cared for by so many allows for the readers to bask in trans joy.
This would’ve been a five star read but I felt that the last plot point that was introduced around the 90% mark was a bit out of the blue and unnecessary. The book would’ve been fine without it, if not better had it not been included so last minute.
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexism, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Minor: Transphobia
tesshersh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Deadnaming, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual content, Transphobia, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, and War
Moderate: Child abuse
caelinsullivan's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child abuse, Deadnaming, Physical abuse, Transphobia, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, and War
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Vomit
kshertz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Addiction, Body shaming, Bullying, Deadnaming, Transphobia, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Dysphoria
paulasnotsosecretdiary'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
4.0
Moderate: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Transphobia, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and War
jamie_reads_stuff's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Deadnaming, Drug abuse, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Violence, Sexual harassment, and War
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
jneverland's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.75
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Sexual harassment, and War
anniereads221's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Chronic illness, Deadnaming, Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Classism
chambersaurusrx'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
5.0
Graphic: Addiction and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Misogyny, Violence, and Sexual harassment
fuzzyfairy's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Cursing, Deadnaming, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Transphobia, Violence, Vomit, War, and Classism
Minor: Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail