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everdeeen'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
4.0
I am a little conflicted though, cause while I really enjoyed this, the writing wasn't really for me (it's my own fault) but I just kept getting lost in the middle of the action and this happened throughout the book! It felt like running and I was prepared for a walk, you know?
Still, really worth it and I'm definitely gonna go into the second one.
Moderate: Racism and Slavery
Minor: Sexual violence
nikki_flowers's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Racism, Slavery, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
namz242'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
4.75
The romance/love triangle sprinkled in was great and the progression felt natural and not forced.
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Sexual violence
sar_willow'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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, and Slavery
Minor: Rape, Sexual violence, Car accident, and Pregnancy
knockoffrainbow'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
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Transphobia, Vomit, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity
ebp'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
4.0
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Kidnapping, Car accident, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity and Alcohol
emilymax21'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
4.75
My only real complaint is there were a few moments where modern references make sense but sometimes it felt awkward.
Some of it was a little predictable, but for every one thing I could predict there were two that surprised me.
The emotions that the characters and I go through in this book are such a wide range of complex feelings and I was entranced. This book addresses racism, classism, grief, and anger in ways no nonfiction book ever could, while still creating a compelling and engaging fantasy world.
Graphic: Death, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Classism
Minor: Sexual violence and Transphobia
victoriaemull2's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence and Grief
racheldonna14'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, Hate crime, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Stalking, Car accident, and Abandonment
maistfu'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
The world building in first books of a fantasy series are tricky but this was done so wonderfully. And I loved the way the author incorporated and addresses trauma, therapy, racism, intergenerational trauma experienced by descendants of enslaved people and their history and mythology is amazing.
Graphic: Death, Racial slurs, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Sexual violence