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ashleycmms'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
5.0
Graphic: Blood and Murder
Moderate: Violence, Animal cruelty, War, Animal death, and Body horror
Minor: Sexual content and Pregnancy
bethanycrowepowell's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
If you've been asking for an ordinary, unheroic protagonist in a fantasy who is highly relatable and kickass in a more subtle way, this is a strong contender. I loved the juxtaposition of a high fantasy hero with a housekeeper heroine, and the twist on their types that emerge through the story. Also, the absurdities of the mechanics of him as a sword were enjoyed without detracting too much from the very real relationship they were developing. I came to this hoping to read a book that would feel like the Saints of Steel books and was not disappointed. (Also, I backfilled some info for those books!)
Moderate: Sexual content and Violence
Minor: Kidnapping
valpuri's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Suicide, Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, and Violence
Minor: Alcohol, Grief, and Vomit
wickedgrumpy'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
I had a lot of fun reading this book and I look forward to everything else that occurs in this world.
Repetitions of "decadent south" and "respectable widow" were pervasive enough to essentially reach meme status for me in the it-is-so-bad-and-or-ridiculous-it-is-good-again way.
Minor: Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, War, Blood, Confinement, Death, Alcohol, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Torture, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Religious bigotry, and Violence
theirgracegrace's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Blood, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Violence, Toxic relationship, Torture, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Confinement, and Physical abuse
Minor: Xenophobia, War, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Sexism, Rape, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Body horror, and Incest
dania_'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? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Suicide, and Violence
Minor: Child death, Pregnancy, and War
matchai's review
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Suicide attempt, and Death
Moderate: Confinement, Kidnapping, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
achn's review
- 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
3.0
After a while, the characters do get a little annoying and repetitive where instead of really having them develop, their same character traits are explained and repeated. For example, Hala asks a lot of questions and Sarkis came from a land that was harsh and looks down on the decadent south. I like the plot and concept of being trapped in a sword and would pick up the next book when it's published.
I read this through on a single day so while I wouldn't recommend it to everyone, I would read it for a break between other heavier topics or books. 3 stars because I enjoyed the read.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping and Sexual content
Minor: Violence
pandin's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Sexual content, Suicide, Physical abuse, and Violence