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roses_posy's review against another edition
3.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Medical trauma
Minor: War, Murder, and Violence
silver_violet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Minor: Violence, Confinement, Murder, and Torture
sav_22'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Xenophobia, Ableism, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Physical abuse, Animal cruelty, Blood, Drug use, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Racism, Slavery, Bullying, Drug abuse, Death, Forced institutionalization, Hate crime, Toxic friendship, Violence, and War
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Medical trauma, Police brutality, Colonisation, Torture, Medical content, and Outing
creativelifeofliz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Bullying, Blood, Child abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Confinement, Death, Drug use, Drug abuse, Toxic friendship, Physical abuse, Classism, Kidnapping, and Self harm
lunar_song'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Xenophobia
Moderate: Violence, Murder, Death, Racism, Child abuse, Abandonment, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Self harm, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Lesbophobia and Sexism
charley34'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? No
5.0
Moderate: Abandonment, Body horror, Death, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Classism, Colonisation, Confinement, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Minor: Murder, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Toxic friendship, and War
lovelylittleladd'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
4.75
The transformation of Alyce is CHILLING. The adaptation of her character alone had me never wanting to put this book down. Each twist and turn left me surprised. I loved seeing the dark turn of her character and how unfortunate circumstances throughout life can affect one’s character. It’s nice to see this tale retold from a morally grey standpoint, rather than pure good or evil—it gives the whole story a much more humanistic approach. And that ending? WOW.
I LOVED this sapphic take on the classic tale. The way Alyce describes her feelings for Aurora makes my heart burst; it’s how I feel when I’ve fallen head-over-heels for a woman.
Also, can we talk about the ANGST?!
I’m excited to see how it plays out in the sequel. This was a delightful read, even when being absolutely heartbreaking.
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Confinement, Torture, and Physical abuse
Minor: Homophobia and Sexual content
thehappylittleelf'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
4.75
This. This is how.
I was hooked all the way through. Kudos for the author, this is a really creative story. I have already bought the sequel.
Graphic: Drug abuse, Blood, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Child abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Murder, Physical abuse, Sexism, Lesbophobia, and Misogyny
theespressoedition's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I've been in the worst slump with fantasy lately. Almost every book I've read has fallen flat or I've lost my interest a quarter of the way through. That was certainly not the case with Malice. I loved every second and had a tough time putting it down. There was never a dull moment, the story didn't drag, and the characters were exquisite!
It's actually a little tough for me to write an in-depth review about this because there was literally nothing I disliked about the book. I almost feel like that's enough of a review. It's sapphic (with mostly closed-door sexual content). It's a great twist on a classic fairytale. There are predictable moments but also ones that blow your mind. It's overall just an incredible book that deserves way more hype!
I seriously can't wait to get my hands on Misrule. I'm dying to find out what happens next for these characters!
Graphic: Abandonment, Violence, Blood, Child abuse, Classism, Physical abuse, and Torture
Moderate: Gore, Lesbophobia, and Sexual content
bluberrybooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I enjoyed this book untill the king reviled his plan to everyone.
I liked the relationship between Alyce and Aurora. I liked the tension that was building. The story writing was great untill the end.
A lot of events happened that came out of nowhere. Kal being evil got example, we get no hints that he is was a villain at all. I thought a lot happened at the end that I wish didn't. This book was very disappointing to me.
Sage is also only tied to Indeguous communities. Unless the author is Indeguous, it shouldn't be included in the story fiction or not.
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Lesbophobia, Murder, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Injury/Injury detail