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untoworthy'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: Violence, Death, Slavery, Racism, Murder, Genocide, Homophobia, Xenophobia, War, Lesbophobia, Death of parent, Colonisation, and Torture
Minor: Alcoholism and Alcohol
hedsek's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Although I struggled through the first 2/3 of the book, I finished the rest in two days because the ending is just amazing and the buildup towards the climax is so well done. I am really glad I was convinced to continue reading after all.
Finally, it is just so refreshing to read a fantasy book that is not the same white cishet patriarchal stuff I've come to expect from the genre so that is definitely a pro.
Graphic: Lesbophobia, War, Colonisation, Death, Murder, Outing, and Racism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Genocide, Biphobia, Homophobia, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcohol, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
jurizprudence's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
but really. this book is a masterpiece that examines an in-depth portrayal of colonization, morality, political machinations, and the horrors of empire. it's about a super smart and super repressed gay accountant and her singular goal to avenge her family and free her homeland by rising high enough in the Masquerade’s hierarchy to destroy it from within. lots of economics, finance, and monetary polices that will challenge your mind. the prose is immaculate and the plot and twists were finely executed. really dark and gritty, it tackles colonialism and its tolls on the oppressed and subjugated in a realistic way, and because of that, it is not an easy read. cw for almost everything, because this book (the whole series itself) does not hold back from horrifying topics. honestly one of the best books i've read, and i'm already calling it, also one of my favorite reads this year.
read this if you like smart and clever heroines, political intrigue,
read this and get ready to be devastated by dashing lesbians with unlimited loyalty. come join me and come cry with me :'(
Graphic: Violence, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Medical trauma, Xenophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, War, Alcoholism, Death, Genocide, and Racism
Moderate: Pedophilia, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Gore, Sexual harassment, and Slavery
Minor: Trafficking and Animal death
beehives's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Colonisation, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Murder, Violence, and War
mayaccountant'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, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Xenophobia, Medical trauma, Trafficking, War, Murder, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, and Colonisation
Moderate: Rape, Violence, Racism, Pedophilia, Suicide attempt, Slavery, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Genocide, and Forced institutionalization
misszoe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Colonisation, Death, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Alcoholism, Blood, Cursing, Grief, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
jbray1018'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: Alcoholism, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Grief, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Murder, Outing, Racism, and Violence
jamorjelly'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: Homophobia and Violence
Minor: Alcoholism, Genocide, and Rape