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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
20sidedbi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Abandonment, Ableism, Child abuse, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Murder, Blood, and Body horror
Moderate: Homophobia, Gun violence, and Torture
ceraunomancy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Violence, and Child abuse
Moderate: Blood and Homophobia
quinnyquinnquinn's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Medical trauma, Forced institutionalization, and Child abuse
Moderate: Homophobia, Murder, Mental illness, and Alcoholism
Minor: Drug use, Misogyny, and Domestic abuse
ehmannky'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? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Murder, Homophobia, and Forced institutionalization
eeriewater's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, and Homophobia
kal517'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
4.25
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse
Moderate: Murder, Violence, and Homophobia
cryptidstar's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Homophobia, Gun violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Blood, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Medical content
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
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