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hazel_oat's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
typo-ridden and poorly written; incestuous sibling relationship thrown in for shock value. gave a second star b/c who doesn’t love queer rep!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Incest, and War
Moderate: Sexual content, Confinement, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Murder, and Torture
laurareads87's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
3.5
I liked a lot about Stone and Steel the development of lead character Aaliyah was excellent, the setting was compelling, and Dunbar writes dialogue and interaction wonderfully: I feel like even though this story is short (92 pages!) the descriptions of small gestures, brief glances, and quick nods between characters really brought their personalities and dynamics to life. I found the pacing consistent & the plot held my interest throughout. I do wish, though, that more of Odessa's backstory was included - I wanted her to feel more complex in her motivations than just 'she loved + wanted power for herself.' There are a lot of compelling ideas and characters here and I would definitely pick up another book set in this universe. I am looking forward to reading more of Dunbar's work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Incest, Gore, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Torture
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