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ellahoward_'s review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Great second book to the series, it’s just felt that it dragged a little and the ending rushed.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Violence, Grief, and Death of parent
mjwhitlock18's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
3.5
I enjoyed this read, but not nearly as much as Legendborn. This book definitely suffers from second book syndrome. I can appreciate the middle 50% of the book for the character development/relationship building, but the plot meandered so much it was hard to follow any clear storyline. Then the last 10% was a whirlwind and I’m still pretty sure I missed some things.
But I definitely enjoyed the expansion of this world, the exploration of Bree’s ancestor work and root magic, and character development, especially for Selwyn. I enjoyed the way the love triangle was handled as not the main plot line, and I kinda root for Sel (I’m a sucker for a morally grey guy with a heart of gold).
But I definitely enjoyed the expansion of this world, the exploration of Bree’s ancestor work and root magic, and character development, especially for Selwyn. I enjoyed the way the love triangle was handled as not the main plot line, and I kinda root for Sel (I’m a sucker for a morally grey guy with a heart of gold).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Rape, and Slavery
Possesionemilymia's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Racism and Slavery
seilahuh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
i forget you're supposed to tag spoilers. I'M GOING TO SPOIL THINGS
anyways, bree's journey continues to be fascinating. and i enjoyed learning more about the world outside the order and hazel and mariah and volition. i had a crush on unc valec, ngl. i didn't know how bad i needed to see a suave, black demon until now. still hate alice tho, she's left a bad taste in my mouth since legendborn.
bloodmarked is a great continuation of the legendborn cycle which is best defined by a few themes and messages: black girl magic, literally, but in the South (YES); contending with grief; becoming your own person despite lineal predisposition and expectations; and the most important message that white institutions remain hostile and racist to black folks despite whatever progressive image they portray. i love radicalisation in my stories.
tracy is so real 💯
admittedly, the romance is not incredibly enticing to me, mainly because i'm focused on what will happen to bree. (sowwy.)
unpopular opinion perhaps:
i wanna see bree become 'bad'. in fact, i wholly support her being a villain to them whites. for what they did to her and her people, yeahhh tor and everybody who hurt bree and them better watch their backs! i need to see her make real good on her promise to tacitus and them.
an extra thought: i'm probably one of the few who didn't hate arthur, like yeah i like a snake ass character who got a reason. here's to hoping him and vera aren't gone forever, forever. i just feel like they all had a bad argument and they should come back together to destroy the Order ❤
anyways, bree's journey continues to be fascinating. and i enjoyed learning more about the world outside the order and hazel and mariah and volition. i had a crush on unc valec, ngl. i didn't know how bad i needed to see a suave, black demon until now. still hate alice tho, she's left a bad taste in my mouth since legendborn.
bloodmarked is a great continuation of the legendborn cycle which is best defined by a few themes and messages: black girl magic, literally, but in the South (YES); contending with grief; becoming your own person despite lineal predisposition and expectations; and the most important message that white institutions remain hostile and racist to black folks despite whatever progressive image they portray. i love radicalisation in my stories.
tracy is so real 💯
admittedly, the romance is not incredibly enticing to me, mainly because i'm focused on what will happen to bree. (sowwy.)
unpopular opinion perhaps:
i wanna see bree become 'bad'. in fact, i wholly support her being a villain to them whites. for what they did to her and her people, yeahhh tor and everybody who hurt bree and them better watch their backs! i need to see her make real good on her promise to tacitus and them.
an extra thought: i'm probably one of the few who didn't hate arthur, like yeah i like a snake ass character who got a reason. here's to hoping him and vera aren't gone forever, forever. i just feel like they all had a bad argument and they should come back together to destroy the Order ❤
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Racism, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
libraryghost's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Rape, Slavery, and Death of parent
serena_hien's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Rape and Slavery
fullybookedwithdanielle's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Honestly one of the best books I’ve ever read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Racism and Slavery
Minor: Sexual assault
lilifane's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
I need the next one?
What I love the most about this series are the characters. Yes, the plot is well done, and it has twists and turns and wild action and magic sequences... but I really, really love the characters and their interactions. For this reason, the first 30% were hard to get through because of the lack of my fav characters and my fav interactions. But once a certain obstacle was overcome... I got all that I wanted and so much of it. I just adore the way Tracy Deonn writes emotional and intimate scenes and dialogues between the characters. They feel so real and believable.
Themes of racism and grief are continued here, but I also liked how intergenerational trauma was interpreted and visualized in this book. And I loved the focus on consent and taking back control over one's body and life. Brilliant.
What I love the most about this series are the characters. Yes, the plot is well done, and it has twists and turns and wild action and magic sequences... but I really, really love the characters and their interactions. For this reason, the first 30% were hard to get through because of the lack of my fav characters and my fav interactions. But once a certain obstacle was overcome... I got all that I wanted and so much of it. I just adore the way Tracy Deonn writes emotional and intimate scenes and dialogues between the characters. They feel so real and believable.
Themes of racism and grief are continued here, but I also liked how intergenerational trauma was interpreted and visualized in this book. And I loved the focus on consent and taking back control over one's body and life. Brilliant.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Racism, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Rape and Fire/Fire injury
emmapaigereads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Violence, Blood, and War
Moderate: Rape
paperbackportals's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- 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
Amazing. Devastating. So many feelings, twists, and turns. I can’t wait to join Bree on her next adventure. I won’t say any more to avoid spoilers, but it is absolutely a second book that does not disappoint. In fact, it develops the story fabulously and I didn’t want to put it down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Grief
Moderate: Violence