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wordwilderness's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- 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? No
3.5
Gods of Jade and Shadow was such a beautifully written story. I loved how it blended 1920s Mexico with mythology both in the worldbuilding and the love story.
I also love how the author chose to show the complexity of kindness in the main character. I couldn't help relating to Casiopea and her dreams. I feel like a gained a friend while reading this book.
While I loved most of the story, there were many instances when I thought certain plot points were overexplained. I think a lot of YA books break the "show don't tell" rule, but there's a certain point when the author has to trust that even young readers can read between the lines.
I also love how the author chose to show the complexity of kindness in the main character. I couldn't help relating to Casiopea and her dreams. I feel like a gained a friend while reading this book.
While I loved most of the story, there were many instances when I thought certain plot points were overexplained. I think a lot of YA books break the "show don't tell" rule, but there's a certain point when the author has to trust that even young readers can read between the lines.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Death, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Violence, Suicide, and Misogyny
Minor: Child abuse and Sexual assault
zombiezami's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It took me a long time to get through this. I tried with an ebook several times, and even though I purchased the audiobook, I still had a hard time. It's not so much that I disliked; I didn't I think this book would have done better for me in a visual medium, maybe as a graphic novel or even a tv show or movie. There was so much imagery that I wish I could just see instead of hearing it described. I was very interested in the mythology presented, and I liked Cassiopeia as a character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Sexism, Misogyny, Body horror, Death, Animal death, Gore, Violence, and Racism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Physical abuse
Assimilationbeholderess's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Animal death
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