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mochipooja's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
I love that this is more or less a “pre-origin story” for Harley Quinn. This is more centered on her when she’s still Harleen Quinzel, taking a gap year at age 18 while interning at Gotham U. Truly a feminist, mysterious, diabolical book. Lot of discussion of Harleen’s internal conflicts and who she is versus who she wants to be. Curious to see where the next two books go but overall, a fun, YA novel that centers Harley/Harleen.
pantsreads's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve always found Harleen Quinzell—a.k.a. Harley Quinn—a fascinating character with a lot of story possibility. This book was a fun and engaging look at her as a teen, before she leaned into the Joker’s insanity (or her own). Great start to a new DC prose series.
Check out my full review at Forever Young Adult.
Check out my full review at Forever Young Adult.
itskatietano's review
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book overall. I love Harley Quinn so much, she holds a very special place in my heart. Getting to see a younger side of her and how she develops as a person/character was really fun. We see the side of her that stands up for the people she loves, but also how she doesn't always stand up for herself. I loved how the author showed us a brand new side of Harley, while also showing signs of who she can and will become. The reason I didn't give it five stars though is just how predictable the twists in the book were.
gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
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? Yes
5.0
<b> The Details: </b>
<i> Narrated by
Unabridged </i>
I loved this imagining of of Harley Quinn. It had great representation of women in STEM, and of various personality traits too, dismissing this stereotype that 'the hot blonde' can't be intelligent too.
I loved getting a glimpse into an idea of what her earlier years building up to her career (both as a psychiatrist and as a villan) and getting more of her personality and identity outside of the Joker.
The relationships between the girls in the reckoning was so varied and real. I adored how they grew, became tense and fractured, and then realigned again.
I throughly enjoyed this story and can't wait to read the next one.
The note at the end was very poignant into how women in STEM are treated even still to this day. This whole story was so inspiring.
<i> Narrated by
Unabridged </i>
I loved this imagining of of Harley Quinn. It had great representation of women in STEM, and of various personality traits too, dismissing this stereotype that 'the hot blonde' can't be intelligent too.
I loved getting a glimpse into an idea of what her earlier years building up to her career (both as a psychiatrist and as a villan) and getting more of her personality and identity outside of the Joker.
The relationships between the girls in the reckoning was so varied and real. I adored how they grew, became tense and fractured, and then realigned again.
I throughly enjoyed this story and can't wait to read the next one.
The note at the end was very poignant into how women in STEM are treated even still to this day. This whole story was so inspiring.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Sexism, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Confinement, Death of parent, Sexual content, Stalking, Violence, Torture, Death, Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Kidnapping, and Toxic relationship
callmebeck's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
4.0
highfae420's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
m4nicpixie's review against another edition
4.0
A fun read! I really had fun with this spin on one of my favorite characters. I enjoyed the representation of all different types of women in STEM.
I cant wait to read the next one!
I cant wait to read the next one!
vigilantiwitch's review
A little juvenile and not really on par with Harley Quinn.
daenknight's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
xyranys's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0