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milkylilia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
The worldbuilding and lore are starting off great, but the way its presented just isn't it. The story just doesn't have the cast to back it up. It feels hollow.
Also it was personally horribly triggering to me because (TW)
Graphic: Toxic relationship, War, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault and Animal death
bookedbymadeline's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Very true to the Netflix show, which is maybe why I got so bored with the book because I knew what was coming! A little too much telling over showing especially in the middle when it’s less action packed. There was a lot of good world building without info dumping right away which I always appreciate!
Graphic: Violence, Death, and War
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Animal death
Minor: Sexual assault and Death of parent
lucien_png'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? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, and Genocide
Minor: Emotional abuse
patchedspines's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Toxic relationship, Murder, Death, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: War
cnannery19's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Blood, Death, Violence, War, Murder, Abandonment, Animal death, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Suicidal thoughts
justcallmeemily'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
4.0
I didn't want to put it down at all. I felt so immersed into the world that at times I genuinely felt like I was there.
The only reason it's not a 5 star is because I didn't feel like anything in the plot was surprising. Of course I was very happy when I guessed the plot twist but I shouldn't have been able to guess everything that was going to take place throughout the book. I guess what I'm trying to say is, it was a little too predictable for my tastes. Even when I was actively trying not to guess where it was going to go.
Thankfully, predictablility doesn't mean I can't thoroughly enjoy a story.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Trafficking, Violence, Death, Slavery, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Genocide, Toxic relationship, and Animal death
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and War
filipacmiranda's review against another edition
3.5
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Graphic: Death, Animal death, and Violence
Moderate: Murder and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual assault
justagirlwithbooks's review
3.25
“They are orphans again, with no true home but each other and whatever life they can make together on the other side of the sea.”
Well this book is honestly not as good as Six of Crows, but I guess that's to be expected seeing as this is her first novel. The writing style reminded me a lot of Divergent, and the book was fast to get through once I had time to sit down and read it. Comparing this book to Six of Crows is futile because Leigh Bardugo has obviously improved as a writer since writing this book.
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: Toxic relationship
mckiheather's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Classism and Toxic relationship
Minor: War, Animal death, Alcohol, Death, Violence, and Blood
sginnaw'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
4.75
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Violence, Genocide, Gun violence, Animal death, Classism, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Gore, Toxic relationship, Torture, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, War, and Emotional abuse