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bailey_the_bookworm's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
I read this one for a challenge—this is a series of Pierce’s I never got to as a young reader, and it was a pleasure to try it out now. I was, perhaps, more interested in Lark and Rosethorn’s stories than the stories of preteens, but then I am not a preteen and haven’t been for a very long time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Fatphobia, Animal cruelty, Pandemic/Epidemic, Abandonment, Body shaming, Bullying, Classism, Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Violence
clarabooksit's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Xenophobia, Violence, Abandonment, Classism, Grief, Death, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Fatphobia and Animal cruelty
quasinaut's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
I am so, so delighted at how well this book holds up after so many years. I've been long overdue for a reread. It was a joy to meet Sandry, Tris, Briar, and Daja again, and watch them discover their magic, form a friendship, and grow through their trauma. I adore the characters, settings, and stories that fill this world. Can't wait to continue on in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Bullying
Moderate: Grief, Xenophobia, and Fatphobia
Minor: Death of parent, Animal cruelty, and Abandonment
charm0nix's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- 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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Bullying
Moderate: Abandonment, Body shaming, Child abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Animal cruelty and Emotional abuse
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