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btwnprintedpgs'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? No
3.0
I found Linn gave Toph vibes, and Sorcha gave Azula energy. Both characters were great additions to the cast, I loved seeing more of Linn after her introduction at the end of Blood Heir. I did find Linn's devotion to Ana a bit strong for what transpired in Blood Heir, but past that, she's a strong character. I didn't think I'd read the final instalment halfway through, but now I'm so curious about our three MCs as we reach the finale of the series.
This instalment had a better and stronger climax than Blood Heir, and I found myself rooting for the characters more than rubbing my temples in frustration. Definitely didn't suffer from second book syndrome! I'm also glad that we tied up some story lines in this one, thus setting the stage for Crimson Reign.
All in all, a strong sequel, and a great setup for the finale of the series! I'm really loving the crew we've put together and I'm excited to see how their story ends.
TW: blood, murder, injury detail, torture, alcohol consumption, violence, child abuse, fire/fire injury, death; mentions infidelity, death of a parent, death of a child, kidnapping
eARC gifted via NetGalley by Delacorte Press via Random House Children's in exchange for an honest review.
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
Moderate: Alcohol, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Torture
Minor: Child death, Death of parent, Infidelity, and Kidnapping
pagesforages'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
4.5
Graphic: Murder, Death of parent, Genocide, and Death
Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, Murder, Grief, Violence, Medical content, Blood, Trafficking, Genocide, and Medical trauma
Minor: Slavery, Torture, and Alcohol
booknerdbetty's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Violence, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Blood
Moderate: Racial slurs, Mental illness, Sexism, Physical abuse, and Misogyny
mme_carton'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
3.75
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death of parent, Death, Grief, Gore, Murder, Torture, Trafficking, Violence, and Genocide
leedolee'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Gore, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Confinement, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Self harm, Torture, and Trafficking