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so_many_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The magic system is very unique, and I have to admit I don't quite get it. Which frustrates me a bit, vevause I want to get it.
I really enjoyed the dual POV of Adam and Bobby. They're estranged brother, both with their own issues and guilt and anger towards the other. Seeing them reunite and stumble through some kind of reconciliation was fascinating.
The storyline itself is full of twists and turns, and there is always something happening. It's not always the easiest to follow, but it comes together in the end.
I'm very interested in seeing where this story goes.
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Forced institutionalization, and Homophobia
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, and Murder
carlylangford's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Moderate: Miscarriage
tifftastic87'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
4.5
Adam was born in a trailer and being gay in OK was rough on him, but then add in that he is descended from witches and has a touch of magic unlike theirs. He has a rocky relationship with his family, both due to his sexual orientation and his magical one, who had him committed in high school.
This book focuses on Adam's relationships, his romantic ones, his familial ones, and his magical one. This is a story of a traumatized youth healing and finding his path in life while fighting monsters.
Adam is amazingly well adjusted. He communicates his feelings, even if he struggles to do so, asks for help when he needs it and doesn't do the typical chosen one nonsense, even though he was literally chosen by not one but two powerfu magical beings. He also is aware that his use of his magical abilities creates a power imbalance between him and the love interest and is careful not to abuse that.
This was a fun and sad listen, and I am definitely going to be reading or listening to the rest.
There were a few things I wasn't a fan of,
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Infertility, Violence, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Body horror, Miscarriage, Cursing, Abandonment, Blood, Confinement, Gore, Physical abuse, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Classism, Homophobia, Bullying, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Car accident
lizzzardbean's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Body horror and Miscarriage
Minor: Homophobia
booksthatburn's review against another edition
Graphic: Blood and Gore
Moderate: Murder, Alcoholism, Gun violence, Violence, Death, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Miscarriage, and Suicide
Minor: Excrement, Torture, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Ableism, Cursing, Misogyny, Homophobia, Child abuse, and Drug use
directorpurry's review
- 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
Graphic: Miscarriage, Child abuse, Violence, Blood, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Homophobia
ciaranessa's review
- 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
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Child abuse
Minor: Miscarriage
The things I tagged for trigger warnings are by no means an exhaustive listolivexgreen's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
There were large portions of it that felt like they dragged on and I didn’t particularly care for the copaganda that surfaced or the problematic and tired tropes that creeped in, but I did find myself hooked and interested.
I think Slayton does a really good job of world building and creating characters that are sympathetic and compelling.
Graphic: Child abuse and Homophobia
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Miscarriage
creativechaos's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse and Body horror
Moderate: Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Miscarriage, and Violence
lanid's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Body horror, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Homophobia
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Death, Forced institutionalization, and Miscarriage