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thenovelmaura'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? It's complicated
4.0
Setting that aside, this was an entertaining twist on the chosen one trope in which the main character, Deka rose up against a crushingly patriarchal society. This book was dark and extremely violent; those elements and the pacing were strongly reminiscent of <i>The Poppy War </i> for me, and I would hesitate to recommend this to anyone who isn't late into their teen years, if not older.
Deka's friendships were more compelling than her love interest, and the squad's dedication to protecting their own was admirable, especially since we saw this camaraderie grow throughout the story. The conclusion was also quite movie-esque in that it had a clean ending that could either unfold into a sequel or be left as-is. Personally, I don't think I'll be continuing on with this series, so I love how Forna offers readers that choice.
Graphic: Death, Blood, Sexism, and Violence
Moderate: Torture, Sexual assault, and Rape
dr_steph's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Death, and Gore
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, War, Physical abuse, Blood, Confinement, Murder, Torture, and Misogyny
Minor: Racism, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Vomit
corngod31'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? No
4.25
Graphic: Violence, War, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Sexism and Sexual assault
Minor: Rape
katiesbookmarks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Misogyny, Xenophobia, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
mollyv'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
4.0
Graphic: Xenophobia, Child abuse, Trafficking, Violence, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Rape
kodeboer'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? No
2.75
Moderate: Sexual assault and Violence
annniina98's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Violence, Torture, Physical abuse, Murder, Blood, Religious bigotry, Child death, Gore, and Sexism
Moderate: Body horror, Racism, Pedophilia, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Rape, and Trafficking
Minor: Death of parent
ctara2123'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? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Death, War, Violence, Torture, Sexism, Murder, Misogyny, and Blood
Moderate: Racism, Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual assault, and Bullying
charlee_'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? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Sexual assault, Death of parent, Death, and Misogyny
Minor: Child death
katskratchh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Torture, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Animal death, Sexism, Death of parent, Blood, Bullying, Misogyny, Abandonment, Murder, Grief, Animal cruelty, Violence, Torture, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Rape, Sexual violence, Vomit, and Sexual assault