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adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- 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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Bullying, Child death, Medical content, Sexual content, Confinement, Death, Grief, Blood, Chronic illness, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
jencolumb0's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
This book had levels of violence higher than I typically read and was, accordingly, not escapist. (The surprising lack of world-building for a fantasy novel also undercut the escapist nature of this novel, while we’re on the topic….) Overall, a valiant first effort with elements it is important to have represented but another round or two of editing could have helped iron out the inconsistencies in each character’s voice and made for a more compelling read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Medical trauma, Slavery, Violence, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, and Gore
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
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