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asahome's review against another edition
4.25
I found the narrator's bits highly distracting. In many ways, it threw me out of the story and I couldn't justify the interactions.
Graphic: Confinement and Gaslighting
Moderate: Bullying and Sexual content
Gaslighting and Confinement:gopanini'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
Graphic: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Confinement
Moderate: Bullying and Death
betweentheshelves'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
I listened to this, so I'm definitely going to have to pick up a physical copy just to look at the art. From the world building to the characterization to the narration, I don't think there was anything about this I didn't love. The little comments throughout from the narrators were great. The audiobook narrators also do an excellent job bringing the story to life!
Listening to Sanderson explain why this might be his favorite book he's written and the reasoning behind it also just adds to the book, in my opinion. If you like manga, this is very heavily manga inspired, and though I'm still just getting into the manga scene, even I could see that influence on the story. And it's so enjoyable!
I have Tress of the Emerald Sea also on hold, so this has made me excited to listen to that!
Graphic: Gaslighting, Confinement, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Child abuse, Bullying, and Body horror
Minor: Violence, Kidnapping, and Sexual content
readandfindout's review against another edition
4.0
Themes: 4 stars
Characters: 4 stars
Plot: 4 stars
Worldbuilding: 4.5 stars
Graphic: Gaslighting, Confinement, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Body horror, and Bullying
Minor: Violence
apersonfromflorida'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
4.5
Graphic: Gaslighting, Confinement, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, and Child abuse
Minor: Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Violence
novella42'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? It's complicated
5.0
I'm a fan of the anime Your Name and loved the similar themes here. Also, having just finished a rewatch of my favorite K-Drama, the period piece The King's Affection, helped me imagine certain parts with more clarity and appreciation.
Anyway, I just loved this story, and was immensely impressed with the worldbuilding and the way he managed to incorporate it into his cosmere. I'm trying to figure out if I can recommend it to people who haven't read any Stormlight books.
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Gaslighting
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Body horror, Child abuse, Bullying, and Gaslighting
Minor: Blood and Death
kylieqrada'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
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Confinement
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, and Body horror
Minor: Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Violence
bergha1998'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
3.75
Duo POV, Romance Subplot, Focus on Character Development
“Art is about feelings and emotion. It’s about letting them escape, so they can be shared. It’s about capturing a truth about yourself. Like you’re ripping a hole in your chest and exposing yourself.”
“Because art is, and always has been, about what it does to us. To the one shaping it and the one experiencing it.”
Graphic: Confinement, Classism, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, and Violence
mattiedancer'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
- Fans of Brandon Sanderson
- Those looking for a high-fantasy/sci-fi romance novel
- Fans of other Sanderson novels, especially the Stormlight Archive series
- Those looking for a romance and fantasy story with amazing writing
- Gaslighting, confinement, emotional abuse, abuse, death, murder, toxic relationships,
Graphic: Gaslighting, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic friendship
saltycoffee'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
Graphic: Bullying and Confinement