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madinhoa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Rape, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Vomit, Forced institutionalization, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Abandonment, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Classism, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, Medical content, Suicide, Torture, Toxic friendship, Violence, Alcoholism, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Excrement, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Suicide attempt
briely's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Sexual assault, Drug abuse, Drug use, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Murder, and Sexual harassment
annerbtw's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
After reading through the reviews, it feels like people's biggest gripe about this book is the length/pace... my opinion is that if you don't like a slow burn, where the pieces of the puzzle inch closer, and closer until there's a clear picture... you probably won't enjoy this book that much. I really enjoyed the pace, I liked developing my own theories as new information popped up, and I loved being WRONG. There was so much revenge that made me go, "FUCK YES!" So many gratifying moments... I'm so excited to dive right into the second book. š¤©
Graphic: Drug use, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Vomit, Rape, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
d_dubzz's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
I was HOOKED on this book!
Please do read the trigger warnings for this book thereās some heavy themes in it!
To be fully transparent it took me 3 attempts to start this book. I donāt think I was in the correct head space to read it the first few times but once I was ready OH BOY I was ready. The premise of this book was so interesting to me! Secret societies mixed with the supernatural is a great combination and I loved Alex as a protagonist! She was competant and different and I found that really appealing and refreshing to read.
Darlington you own my heart I love you
The reason itās a 4 stars is the choice of language used to describe POC knowing a white woman has written this made me uncomfortable. Mongrel? HATED that! Iām a biracial woman and it gave me shivers and goosebumps to read that! I donāt really understand the urge white authors have to write about POC experiences when itās actually just unessacary? Would the plot work without that? Yes! You did that for what? I donāt personally think it felt like a prominent issue and I could get past it and enjoy the book for what it was but would understand discomfort for POC.
I hope in book two this improves and we also get more of my bby Darlington!!!
Graphic: Sexual violence, Murder, Body horror, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexism
heather_harrison's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Alex (Galaxy) is yet another example of Bardugoās crafted flawed protagonist; a former high school drop out drug addict who is provided a chance to join Lethe, secret society at Yale. Their purpose is the monitor the other magical secret societies but when a girl turns up dead, Alex is convinced something is off.
It is unapologetically dark and graphic at times. A blend of horror & dark adult fantasy.
The time line was a bit confusing when listening via audiobook but I otherwise really enjoyed this and cannot wait for the sequel Hell Bent š
Graphic: Rape, Cursing, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Drug abuse, Drug use, Violence, Blood, Addiction, Sexual harassment, Torture, Death, and Sexual assault
starweather's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.25
Graphic: Drug abuse, Excrement, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Murder, Racism, Trafficking, Rape, Sexual content, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Animal cruelty, Drug use, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Animal death
xiggy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.5
Graphic: Drug use, Rape, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Blood, Body horror, and Death
alejalaconeja's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Rape, Sexual harassment, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, and Mental illness
sabrinalefebvre's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
In my opinion, the second half was much better then the first one. I fell in love with the characters in the second half; Darlington, North, Alex, Dawes. Canāt wait to see them in Hell Bent.
The pacing was a bit slow at first so be warned that for the first like 150-200 pages, itās slow
I also didnāt have a problem with her writing here as I did with her ya series (shadow and bone and Six of Crows)
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Addiction, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
jelliestars's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Graphic: Body horror, Murder, Drug use, Gore, Medical content, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Death, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Vomit
Moderate: Antisemitism, Classism, Excrement, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Misogyny, Gun violence, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Cancer, Colonisation, Cursing, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Infidelity, and Slavery