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ka_ke's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- 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
Fuck. This. Book. I nearly threw it across the lobby at my office because I was so mad. CAN WE NOT HAVE 5 MINUTES BEFORE FORTUNA FUCKS IT ALL UP AGAIN?!? That being said I love the character development and the world building.
Graphic: Blood, Death, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Classism, Cursing, Forced institutionalization, and Mental illness
Moderate: Alcohol, Confinement, Death of parent, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders
emsappho's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
The third book is the best so far. Books 1-3 in this series seem to have been a total set-up/prelude to the real plot which I expect to pick up in the next books. <I thought the diary was going to be the smoking gun for the trauma reveal but it wasn't-which is very refreshing considering it gave the power to Fortuna.> Favorite characters are Emma, Lyari, and Finn. Ollie remains a mystery and I feel the answer is going to be the twist/smack in the face at the end of book four; which will lead into him having a more main role in book 5 and 6. Bea must really like Fortuna because I don't understand how she is still employed. <Too many villains trying to be the red herring in the 3rd book.> <Gwyn> was a standout character. Collith and Laurie's will they won't they thing is hot. I appreciate Damon's growth and healing. The more I read the more I actually like Fortuna as a character.
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
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