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nessynoname'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 am not incredibly into the historical genre but this story plays to several of my specific interests. I very much enjoyed learning about the not-oft utilized myth creatures of golems and jinn and appreciated how thoroughly grounded in cultural contexts the author aspires to present them. The author seems to take great care giving detail to the Jewish and Syrian communities, both New and Old World, featured in the story, and every character is unique and grounded. I also deeply appreciate that main characters Ahmad and Chava, while not exactly being *not* romantically interested in each other, have factors to their relationship outside of romantic intrigue and are allowed to organically come to value and enjoy each other's company rather than being smashed together out of obligation of being the male and female leads. In closing, this is a lovingly and meticulously crafted book. Slow as it is, I would not begrudge someone being impatient with it but I greatly appreciated my time with it.
Graphic: Chronic illness, Miscarriage, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Mental illness, Confinement, Pregnancy, Violence, and Death of parent
Minor: Classism, Cultural appropriation, Drug use, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
queerloras'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
Moderate: Confinement, Murder, Xenophobia, Pregnancy, Violence, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Blood, Child death, Death, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Drug use
bethsiekierawalker'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: Violence, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Slavery, Pregnancy, and Mental illness
Minor: Animal death, Domestic abuse, and Miscarriage
apersonfromflorida'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? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Racism, Terminal illness, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Pregnancy, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual content, Vomit, and Infidelity
ellekhupe'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? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Child death, Death, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Trafficking