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puttingwingsonwords'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: Abandonment, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Sexism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Blood, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Murder, Religious bigotry, and Violence
Minor: Rape and Sexual content
looking4thedr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
All of the characters in this book are so unique and complex and written in such a way that I can envision them standing before me. A lot of the characters are definitely lovable and even those who may not be are given reasons for their negative traits, but these are never presented as excuses for their bad behaviour.
I found myself relating the themes of this book and the societal issues within the story to our real world, such as sexism and equality. Can people who have been pushed down for so long rise up against the system? I’ll let you read and find out.
While there were these positive things, I was confused by the lodestones (idk if this is the right spelling), because I couldn’t quite imagine what they looked like, which brought me out of my immersion a bit.
Overall, a great story with a brilliant cast of characters and can’t wait to get my hands on the second book.
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Abandonment, Fire/Fire injury, Sexism, Sexual content, Death, and Xenophobia
Minor: Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Grief
smchoate'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
This book has such incredible things to say about different types of love, systems vs. individuals, admitting & fighting historical prejudice, found family, pride, empathy, the importance of names, cycles of abuse, gaslighting, and even gossip. There is asexual and queer representation, and it's unquestioningly accepted by the characters, which is so great for young people to read. The characters are racially diverse, and I didn't take issue with the clear real-life inspirations for the different lands. I loved learning about the magic as well as the religions of Aritsar, and as a government major, I loved the political aspect as well. READ THIS BOOK!! :)
Moderate: Blood, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Misogyny, Murder, Rape, Sexism, Slavery, and Xenophobia
Minor: Bullying and Sexual content
just_one_more_paige'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: Death, Death of parent, Xenophobia, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Confinement and Domestic abuse
jourdanicus'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? No
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Toxic relationship, and Xenophobia
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
xoodlebooks'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
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Child death, Medical content, Physical abuse, Suicide, Xenophobia, and Rape
idlereader'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: Death and Xenophobia
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, and Sexism
Minor: Death of parent and Rape