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iphigeniad's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I really enjoyed this book! I understand why some people might feel the romance was rushed or came out of nowhere, but I felt it was delightfully understated. Heed the trigger warnings, though, because this book does not pull punches. Also I would totally read a spin off that was Ateneus and the king of Parth doing magic-science together lol
As Ateneus says, "for science!"
As Ateneus says, "for science!"
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Violence, Emotional abuse, Death, Rape, Genocide, Body horror, and Sexual violence
thenovelmaura's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was such a good YA standalone and I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to review it right after I read it last year! Thanks to the NOVL for sending me an ARC of this one in exchange for my honest thoughts. There was a lot of darkness blended with the light and hope in this one. Both Flora and Lazarus suffered greatly before meeting each other (I won't say more but the content warnings are relevant here) and it was so sweet seeing their relationship develop. Add in Atonais, and you have a classic unlikely trio who you'll be cheering for from start to finish.
The world-building wasn't very complex, although there are some cool mythical characters and great action scenes. Pentecost did a great job balancing demons and tragic backstories with magic and satisfying character growth. All in all, a worthwhile addition to your fantasy collection!
The world-building wasn't very complex, although there are some cool mythical characters and great action scenes. Pentecost did a great job balancing demons and tragic backstories with magic and satisfying character growth. All in all, a worthwhile addition to your fantasy collection!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide and Death
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
gang rapemadinhoa's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Blood, Chronic illness, Death, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders
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