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foreverbookwandering's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This was way darker than I thought it would be and definitely needed trigger warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Blood, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Physical abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, and Death
sierrainstitches's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Bullying, Suicide, Fatphobia, and Confinement
frozzlyfrozzle's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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? No
3.5
Read this not realising it’s the first book in a trilogy so was a bit stunned at the abrupt ending.
The author does a lovely job of a creating a beautiful depiction of magic and a magical world different from the likes of Harry Potter but just as immersive and enticing.
There’s a few mysterious at the centre of the plot and I wish there’d been more time to carefully unravel all the threads, the last few chapters felt rushed and for a 500 page book there was time.
Be interesting to see what happens with the serious. There’s now a novella on one of the supporting characters, who I liked a lot but found her a bit cliche in character.
The author does a lovely job of a creating a beautiful depiction of magic and a magical world different from the likes of Harry Potter but just as immersive and enticing.
There’s a few mysterious at the centre of the plot and I wish there’d been more time to carefully unravel all the threads, the last few chapters felt rushed and for a 500 page book there was time.
Be interesting to see what happens with the serious. There’s now a novella on one of the supporting characters, who I liked a lot but found her a bit cliche in character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Bullying
Moderate: Body shaming and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Confinement, Suicide attempt, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, Blood, and Toxic friendship
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