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takarakei's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-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? Yes
3.5
Unfortunately this didn’t really live up to how much I enjoyed the first book. Besides adding in new POVs with Kora and Nova chapters, I found the first 300 pages to be extremely slow moving. I also felt a bit like I would’ve benefitted from reading the author’s other series, even though they are separate. From what I understand it’s kind of a whole universe that’s been created. Felt a tad bit like I was missing some link while reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Child death
Moderate: Rape, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Colonisation
Kinda spicy for a YA novel 😅 like I’m fine with it, but I was surpriseddariusmortee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
Although I did like this one less than the first one, it’s still a really good book. Taylor hits some very delicate topics which I do there should be clearer trigger warnings for in front of the book so that people who do have trigger, can be warned before diving in.
In general this duology worked really well for me because of the almost philosophical undertone in this carefully crafted fantasy world. I like how the books give freedom to believe that there’s all kinds of worlds existing next to eachother.
In general this duology worked really well for me because of the almost philosophical undertone in this carefully crafted fantasy world. I like how the books give freedom to believe that there’s all kinds of worlds existing next to eachother.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Child death, Colonisation, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Suicide
Moderate: Abortion
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