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hazeyfails's review against another edition
3.5
Minor: Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Police brutality, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
emerentina's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Physical abuse, Suicide, Blood, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
shaimanshamoon's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The intricate universe of floating arks is vividly imagined, and the magic system feels fresh and essential to the story. Ophelia's character development, from shy and awkward to resilient, is a highlight, while Thorn's layers unravel slowly. The pacing is deliberate, and while some may find the action lacking, the novel's focus on political maneuvering and suspense is rewarding.
Though the relationship between Ophelia and Thorn
develops at a glacial pace (wish they'd fall in love!), their
dynamic adds depth. Thorn's frequent scoffing, like the "he growled" in some
books is funny to me
Overall, A Winter's Promise is a beautifully crafted fantasy that will captivate patient readers.
Rating: 4/5
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Miscarriage, Rape, Suicide, Violence, Police brutality, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Classism
samchase112's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was also a company book club pick, and I’m interested to hear what others thought about it. An interesting discussion to be had, for sure!
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Miscarriage, Murder, and Pregnancy
Minor: Suicide
bag_end_library's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Classism
a_islandcriptid's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Police brutality, and Classism
Minor: Addiction, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, Xenophobia, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
torturedreadersdept's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicide, Torture, Death of parent, and Classism
jstilts's review
- 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
4.25
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Animal death, Drug use, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Violence, Murder, Abandonment, and Alcohol
katclaybaugh's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Murder, and Classism
Minor: Drug use, Sexual assault, Violence, Police brutality, and Pregnancy
This was all fairly mild and definitely YA appropriate.brennagraphs's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Child abuse and Child death