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josiah17'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
4.5
"You know I believe we all begin equal parts light and dark. I fear you think your strength lies in your darkness. But the measure of a man is not the fear he sows in his enemies. It is the hope he gives his friends."
This is certainly one of the most bleak and gruesome books I will ever read. But besides one twist that I didn't like, this was a great step up from Iron Gold. Finally getting Mustang POVs was such a great treat.
And regarding the Mustang POVs, getting inside her head added so much of value to the story. I feel like after being frustrated with Darrow's arc in Iron Gold, understanding Mustang's view on his actions helped me better understand Darrow. That was an excellent writing choice by Pierce Brown.
Overall, great book. Looking forward to Light Bringer.
Edit 7/28/23: changed rating from 4.75 to 4.5
Graphic: Child death, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Incest and Sexual content
felinefey'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
4.0
Graphic: Gore, Torture, Violence, and War
cnnr876's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
kmarkus15's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and War
Moderate: Racism and Sexual violence
sask_girl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, and Pregnancy
Minor: Vomit
sylvestra'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
4.25
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, and War
Moderate: Child death, Genocide, Incest, and Grief
Minor: Homophobia, Slavery, and Torture
islandbookwyrm'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Torture, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Genocide, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Grief, and Abortion
Minor: Addiction, Animal death, Incest, and Suicidal thoughts
surbhi_reads'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: Body horror, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Cannibalism, and War
therensistance'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Drug use, Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
marareading'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? It's complicated
5.0
We still follow our Howlers, the republic, the rim, the Vox, and every other group queueing for control and power. Learning more secrets, and following multiple perspectives.
This is an insanely dark book, with the true depths of war. Every trigger possible is in this book, so check them of needed.
Once again I found myself tearing up, freezing in shock, standing to cheer, and filled with rage. I am so attached to these characters. The absolutely brilliant writing makes me have empathy and feel depth for even the most henous of characters. I sometimes forget they aren't real...
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Slavery, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail