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succmoipp's review against another edition
2.75
The premise was great, but i think the execution didn't live up to it. While this obviously isn't a romance, i wish we could see the progress of their relationships progressing, instead of pressia disliking bradwell and then suddenly falling in love.
Julianna has a pretty simple and easy writing style, but with it she managed to paint vivid imagery of the world and fused wretches. It might be a bit too much for a YA book, but i did really like how dark and violent it was and detailed in the descriptions of gruesome fusions.
While i don't think it's a great book, i did find it interesting enough to want to read the other two in the series!
Graphic: Gun violence, Body horror, and Death
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Animal death, Rape, Child death, Domestic abuse, Self harm, and Suicide
thattheatrekid's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
A lot of violence was unnecessarily graphic and there was a lot of info dumping/exposition. The world building and imagery also weren’t too clear. I really wish the author hadn’t used present tense with third person though; it ticked me off and I don’t even know why.
But the plot was good and very interesting, and the drama kept me turning the pages. I just think the author rushed the writing too much.
Graphic: Sexism, Murder, Violence, Torture, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Grief, Gore, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Death, Confinement, Child death, and Blood
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Suicide, Mental illness, and Cursing
Minor: Rape and Terminal illness
meg_elyse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Body horror, Gun violence, Gore, Genocide, Death, Death of parent, Child death, and Blood
Moderate: Violence, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, and Murder
Minor: Self harm, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts