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dreamreader's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
Another really solid installment in this series. Not quite as compelling for me as Darkspell was, but really good. I'm super curious to pick up with the past timeline again, maybe in the next book. And of course I love the Salamander and Jill duo, and can't wait to see them continue their adventures. The Perryn storyline was the darkest so far in this series, and though I hate his guts and hope he dies violently, I do really want to know what's going on there. I'm glad I own the next book and can pick it up soon!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Slavery
halfelfschollar's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Probably my favourite part of the main story. Salamander is the best character and really balances out Jill and Rhodry's dynamic well. Also enjoy that what happened to Jill in this book is taken seriously by those around her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Rape, and Sexism
fantasy racismmal_eficent's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
There's a pretty horrible depiction of rape in this story that I wasn't expecting and shocked me – and I usually have no issues reading that type of content. While I don't think the experience of the woman was handled ignorantly (as in, it wasn't done purely for shock value, to 'progress' her character, or to 'punish' her) it's still pretty vile. There's magical drugging involved; it was only done as a device to advance the plot; and is described/viewed by characters as cheating. It only happens in the 'current' timeline, so you could read the flash backs and then a summary of the end if that type of content really isn't for you.
Apart from that, I think this was my favourite of the series so far. There's a lot more political manoeuvring going on in both timelines, and a lot of work done to explain the current way Deverry works as a country.
(There's also a lot less head tossing!)
Apart from that, I think this was my favourite of the series so far. There's a lot more political manoeuvring going on in both timelines, and a lot of work done to explain the current way Deverry works as a country.
(There's also a lot less head tossing!)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Drug abuse, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, and Kidnapping
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