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romywrites's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
But then
I am interested in the sequel. I hope Freya puts on her big girl boots and goes to town. Please. I am begging.
I am also still mad and am growing ever more so by the second. Someone deserves a bat.
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual content, War, and Sexism
Moderate: Sexual assault and Fire/Fire injury
sheebsbooks'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: Toxic relationship, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Gaslighting, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
annick's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Sadly I got a dud binding in the first edition/print of the uk hardback which made it different to keep pages open without damaging the spine.
I loved the opening. Strong momentum, banter and intrigue.
By the middle I was flagging. By the last quarter I was bored and skimming.
I loved how excited lots of reviewers have been for this. But I struggled to care. Snorri needed more nuance. Freya needs to be more mature about how people withdrawing secrets is not the same as being “lied to”. The twists weren’t surprising.
I will read book two in 2025.
Graphic: War and Violence
Moderate: Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
ashleyreadz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content and Murder
Moderate: War and Fire/Fire injury
glund_01'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
3.75
Graphic: Blood, Sexual content, Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Gore
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Vomit
vixairy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: War and Death
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Child abuse
Minor: Sexual content
kaneebli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Violence, Gore, Misogyny, War, Blood, Gaslighting, Sexism, Sexual content, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Fire/Fire injury, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Grief, Vomit, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Drug use and Pregnancy
melanielbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Gaslighting, War, Body horror, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Gore
picaresquedreamer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Emotional abuse, War, Misogyny, Grief, Animal death, and Death of parent
Minor: Slavery, Kidnapping, and Domestic abuse
spectacles_and_books'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
Freya was such an interesting character, dealing with finding her own sense of self amongst the men who would seek to use her for their own gain.
The Nordic influence of the setting and mythology was so engaging and handled in what I felt to be a really respectful way. The choice of narrator (Nina Yndis) was a perfect choice and it was excellent to hear the pronunciations from an actress with Norwegian heritage.
I can't wait to see the rest of Freya's journey!
Graphic: Death and Sexual content
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury