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srm'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
Minor: Grief, War, Death, Violence, and Confinement
dkamada'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? No
5.0
Moderate: Racism, Colonisation, Slavery, Blood, Violence, Classism, Death, Xenophobia, Grief, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Self harm
kayceeisbookish's review
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, Child death, Racism, Cursing, Death, Grief, and Kidnapping
matcha_pages'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
There were a few nods to pop-culture or our history ("we're not in kansas anymore" or the Raven's name) that pulled me out of the book, but didn't impede my enjoyment. However, some parts did get repetitive and not in a meaningful way. I don't think it's a stylistic choice because it's mostly world building elements or past events that get rephrased every so often.
I can't wait for the next book in April 2024!
Graphic: Violence, Death, and War
Moderate: Grief, Classism, and Xenophobia
wrendezvoused's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Minor: Grief, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Fire/Fire injury, Confinement, War, and Violence
plume_de_renarde's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Xenophobia, and Violence
Moderate: Grief and War
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
curiosityp'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? It's complicated
5.0
I am grateful to NetGalley for access to the ARC.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Violence
Moderate: War, Grief, Classism, and Racism
Being the first book in the series, the world-building involves descriptions of racism, classism, violence and war. The ending is hopeful toward the rest of the series being about those themes changing.