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sparklychee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
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
5.0
caribeandthebooks's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
lucieh423's review against another edition
The pacing wasn't working for me and I had trouble getting over some of the casual fatphobia I encountered.
searobin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
This was brutal, and very good. I did struggle with the pacing a bit, but it wasn't enough to put me off the book! I wish Sloane didn't have to face quite so many impossible decisions, but I guess that's the point... I, for once, felt like she was acting in quite age appropriate ways. Often, protagonists in YA who are some version of a chosen one, or picked for a role, etc... end up reacting far too maturely, and just adapting far too easily imo. That isn't exactly Sloane's situation, but it is similar enough that I was expecting more of that here. I definitely enjoyed the book, though I couldn't help grimace on many an occasion. Definitely pay attention to the content warnings; it will be too much for some.
fanni_ambr_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Genocide, and Colonisation
n_narine's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.5
titalindaslibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.75
This gives me serious Poppy War vibes, but inspired by Yoruba-Nigerian myths and history. Absolutely stunning and fiery with its anger! Our main character starts off so self righteous but through the colonizers’ war school she’s forced to make impossible choices. Sloane’s descent into revenge is both satisfying and stressful to watch.
While a lot of this felt similar to The Gilded Ones, it was far more brutal and the stakes were constantly elevated. There were some pacing issues at the start, but damn, that conclusion had me in a frenzy to reach the end! I guessed some of the twists, but one reveal had my jaw dropped!
Overall I really liked this one and am anxious for the sequel to release soon!!
While a lot of this felt similar to The Gilded Ones, it was far more brutal and the stakes were constantly elevated. There were some pacing issues at the start, but damn, that conclusion had me in a frenzy to reach the end! I guessed some of the twists, but one reveal had my jaw dropped!
Overall I really liked this one and am anxious for the sequel to release soon!!
blizzardbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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? No
5.0
joshlin0's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
mack_readz's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5