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enkeli190'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
4.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Murder, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Mental illness, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Self harm, Drug use, and Alcohol
marimaia'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
he was their family. they were his. they were worth every cut and bruise and scream.
A tradução pt-br continua horrível como no primeiro, mas isso à parte, continua sendo meu tudo. Ver a evolução do Neil e da relação dele com o Andrew e com os outros foxes… sempre me deixa emocionada.
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Murder, and Torture
Moderate: Suicide, Car accident, Confinement, Addiction, Death, Drug use, Alcohol, and Self harm
Minor: Misogyny
aschuylerlizard'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
4.0
Graphic: Vomit, Rape, Murder, Torture, Violence, Addiction, and Racism
addssubract's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Physical abuse, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Death of parent, and Child abuse
Moderate: Forced institutionalization and Alcohol
elliott_the_clementine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Blood, Toxic friendship, Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Death, Cursing, Child abuse, Alcohol, Sexual violence, Rape, Physical abuse, Murder, Mental illness, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Pedophilia, Drug use, Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship
lennie_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
If you think the first book is dark then oh boy do I have news for you!
The thing with these books is that despite the spelling / grammar mistakes, being confusing to read, the fact that it could probably do with an editor all fall by the wayside when stacked against wanting to know what happens to these damaged characters.
Seeing the mysteries of their lives unfolding, the horrific incidents they've been through / go through, the constant tension of when they'll 'go too far' just absolutely grab hold of you. Or they did for me anyway!
I read almost all of this book in one day; I stayed up until 2am last night to finish it.
And christ there are some horrible disturbing scenes in this book. But all I can think about is that I wish I had today off to read the last book 😅
What sorcery is this??
CW: violence, blood, vomit, rape, child abuse, paedophilia, toxic relationships, death, murder, kidnapping, torture, forced medication, drugs, alcohol, homophobia, religious
Graphic: Sexual assault, Homophobia, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Rape, Addiction, Car accident, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Sexual violence, Torture, and Vomit
cait'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
Minor: Bullying, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Torture, Violence, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Blood, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Addiction, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Slavery, Vomit, Abandonment, Confinement, Cursing, Drug abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Homophobia, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, Medical trauma, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
shivani_reads's review
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Well, I'm still here, and I still don't know why I'm so into these books 🤷🏽♀️
While the writing has improved slightly compared to the first book, it's still not great. And there's still some problematic stuff in here, particularly in the way mental health and trauma are portrayed/dealt with.
...Yet these books continue to have me in a chokehold 🫣
One thing I noticed Nora has improved on by this point is her descriptions of the Exy games. Whereas I could barely understand the sport in TFC, I find I'm able to picture the games much more clearly this time around. Also, I'm actually enjoying it!? Maybe I do like sports fiction after all... What are these books doing to me? 😩
The found family aspect is really starting to shine through in this story. And it's actually really heartwarming to see all these broken individuals slowly learning to trust and care for one another 🖤
Also, as oblivious as Neil is most of the time, he and Andrew are flirting up a storm (in their own deranged way), and I am HERE FOR IT.
I've surprised myself with how invested I'm becoming in some of these characters. Andrew in particular is quickly becoming a favourite, despite the fact I thought he was a complete asshole in the first book. But learning more about him and his past has me feeling so sorry for him. His trauma is endless, and I just want him to heal and be loved 🥺
As with book one, PLEASE check the content warnings going into this! Because lord do they really come into play in this one. Ch.11 was particularly hard to get through - I sat shell-shocked while those awful events played out. I honestly felt so sick and was close to tears by the end of *that* scene.
And that ending, whew. I'm nervous to see how Neil is going to deal with everything he's just been through with the Ravens. And how Andrew will fare going forward, since his rehabilitation.
Also, fuck Riko Moriyama.
Still not recommending this mess, but good god am I in too deep to get out now. On to the finale!
Graphic: Violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Murder, and Mental illness
Moderate: Drug use and Ableism
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Homophobia, Self harm, and Alcohol
rafacolog's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Emotional abuse, Torture, Mental illness, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Drug abuse, Murder, Torture, and Child abuse
joonjxne'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Drug use, Murder, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Violence