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styxx's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Xenophobia, Death of parent, and War
ceruleanshelves's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
i'm interested in seeing where the author will take book 2.
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Antisemitism, Death of parent, Alcohol, and War
rachelkreadsbookz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Torture, Violence, and War
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Gore
Minor: Xenophobia and Death of parent
viking_flower_girl's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Animal death, Torture, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: War
firefly99's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Racism, Torture, Violence, Antisemitism, and War
Minor: Sexual assault
metaphorsandmisc'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: Animal death, Bullying, Death, Antisemitism, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Torture, Violence, and War
Minor: Sexual harassment
obscurepages'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
4.75
I've only read middle grade from Kalyn Josephson, so while I was expecting something good, I also didn't know much yet about their writing style in YA. But wow wow wow wow.
<b>The world-building was complex and enchanting, the characters were all compelling, the political intrigue was just suspenseful, the plot was carefully woven and definitely stress-inducing </b> 😭😂 I was actually a little afraid I wouldn't really connect to this book because it's about horse-racing. But damn, how wrong was I. Because this was more than just horse-racing. It was about the bad and ugly sides of humanity, the immense power that the elites hold, about our own desires, and coming to terms with our own power and growing in confidence. <b> This was just brilliant, riveting, and breathtaking. </b>
(I also just loved seeing aroace/demi rep, as well as bi rep from the two main characters 🥹)
This took me in a rollercoaster ride I never really expected, and for that, this book is one of my favorites this year 😭
Full review in my blog soon!
(Received an e-arc from the author in exchange for an honest review.)
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gore, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Antisemitism, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual content, and Grief
chronicacademia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and War
Moderate: Torture and Injury/Injury detail