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hrtlss_grl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Grief, Blood, Death, Murder, Violence, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Gore, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Chronic illness, Gun violence, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
saffire_sky's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Cursing, Misogyny, and Gun violence
Minor: Toxic relationship, Torture, Terminal illness, and Suicidal thoughts
cleopatravii's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Blood
Moderate: Gore
Minor: Sexual assault and Torture
tessa_b's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
I did enjoy the re-read but didn't find it quite as novel as I remember from first reading it. The relationship between the two main characters centres on them needing to learn to trust each other (overcoming back-story reasons why they shouldn't). However it felt a bit paint by numbers in approach. In some ways it has the characteristics of an early book (both within a series/world and for an author generally).
I've noticed a couple of other reviews noted that there was a lot of sexy time ... I wouldn't say that. They are there and fairly graphic but its not something that struck me as 'a lot'.
The world-building while drawing on the paranormal is firmly steampunk. It feels designed to appeal to your inner aging goth. If you're looking for a male lead that channels/is insired by Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer (and think popular music peaked somewhere between Souxie and the Banshees and the Cure) then this is a book for you. If that sounds like an appalling idea ... this is not the book for you.
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts