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bookishmillennial'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
I thought this tied up the series nicely, but I almost wonder if this could have been a duology instead. I obviously am just a peasant, have never written a book, -let alone a trilogy- but I wonder if the story would have felt more succinct and held its direction if it was a duology.
It took me a bit to get invested in this one (granted, it had been a year since I read the second book in the series, so that’s on me), because I struggling with the pacing and the “fluff” if that makes sense.
However, towards the latter half of the book, I did feel more pulled in, especially since there was a lot more action happening (which is funny, because I’m historically not a “pew pew action war” honey).
Anyway, I loved the rotating POVs of Lei and Wren, and felt their voices were much more pronounced and distinct in this book. I loved that representation of them coming more into themselves 🥹 The climax of the war, the aftermath, and seeing our favorite characters wrangle with that was done tactfully and lovingly.
Overall, I am glad I read this trilogy and think it would do well if optioned and adapted for tv or film! Give us an all-API cast & adapt this YA fantasy!
Graphic: Grief, War, and Violence
Moderate: Pregnancy, Death, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
sofiacazares'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
3.75
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Child abuse, Sexual assault, War, Emotional abuse, Chronic illness, Death, and Sexism
tahsintries's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Classism, Blood, Confinement, Death of parent, Rape, Death, Genocide, and War
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual violence, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual assault, and Rape
Minor: Homophobia
yazpullen'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
4.25
Moderate: Rape and Sexual violence
madimomreads'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
4.25
Graphic: Sexual violence, Gore, and War
raphillips11'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
Graphic: Death and War
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
jessi21's review
- 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
Moderate: Sexism, Self harm, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Blood, Mental illness, War, and Violence
Minor: Rape and Sexual violence
ms_sarah621'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
4.5
Graphic: Death, Violence, Emotional abuse, Murder, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual violence, War, Blood, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Torture
jellyfishym07'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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Gore
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
sammysamsam'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
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Racism, Kidnapping, Death, Injury/Injury detail, War, Suicide, Child death, Gore, Torture, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Grief, Gaslighting, and Blood
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Self harm, Medical content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Homophobia