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lisa_m's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Grief, Infidelity, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Violence, Sexual violence, Slavery, Trafficking, Abortion, Confinement, Misogyny, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Classism, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Pregnancy, Murder, and Kidnapping
obliteraturebygaytorayd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault
Moderate: Murder, Rape, Physical abuse, Trafficking, Violence, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Classism, Emotional abuse, Vomit, Grief, Suicide, Slavery, Pregnancy, and Death
Minor: Alcohol, Abortion, Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Alcoholism
emshany's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Minor: Toxic relationship, Suicide, Sexual assault, Slavery, Sexism, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Trafficking, and Abortion
It’s an amazing book but it is about prostitution so if that would bother you, maybe not for youelisacarlene'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
5.0
Graphic: Slavery, Suicide, Misogyny, Child death, Sexual assault, Violence, Rape, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Kidnapping, Abortion, and Fire/Fire injury
hkrobock'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
3.75
Moderate: Classism, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Alcohol, and Violence
Minor: Physical abuse, Abortion, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Rape, Slavery, Kidnapping, Murder, Blood, Grief, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Child death, Cursing, Pregnancy, and Suicide
heidi_fischer's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Trafficking, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Pedophilia, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Child death, Bullying, Abortion, Classism, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Murder, Kidnapping, Body shaming, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Death
brianneh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Rape, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Abortion, Bullying, Xenophobia, Child death, and Domestic abuse
secre'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
4.5
It is without a doubt an uncomfortable read. The author doesn't shy away from the grim realities of being a sex slave in early Pompeii. The 'she-wolves' have little freedom and certainly no ability to pick and choose their 'customers'. The risks of disease and pregnancy are high. And yet Harper writes them well as a close group despite the jealousies and rivalries between them. There is a genuine bond between the girls. Whilst the narrative follows Amara primarily, the other girls are just as fully dimensional and well realised.
The world of ancient Pompeii is just as vividly imagined, coming to life around you, from the descriptions of daily life to important festivals and all the men and women Amara comes across for good or for bad. The narrative moves slowly, allowing the reader to fully invest in the characters and the life they live, but twists and turns in unexpected directions, forever keeping you on your toes. I'm intrigued to see where it goes next, particularly as it's set only five years before the devastating Pompeii volcanic eruption that obliterated life in the region.
All in all, an excellent read and one that will stay with me for some time to come.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my free review copy of this title.
Graphic: Sexual violence, Suicide, and Slavery
Moderate: Abortion
kmami'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: Slavery, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Rape, Misogyny, Trafficking, and Sexual content
Moderate: Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Murder, Abandonment, Suicide, Violence, Abortion, and Torture
emmyh_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Minor: Violence and Abortion