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cozyusagie's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
5.0
stphfrmn's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
another fantasy book that’s fallen victim to stuffing in details and taking way too long to get through the story. the first part of this book was super frustrating to read, thanks to Krona.
the world building is fantastic but again takes too long to get to the point, building it up to really be an epic instead of the incredible story from the first (which really had it all!). I do love the queer normative characters and how this is built. Some of the characters felt a bit one dimensional despite spending so much time with them. Despite that, I’ll definitely read the next book.
the world building is fantastic but again takes too long to get to the point, building it up to really be an epic instead of the incredible story from the first (which really had it all!). I do love the queer normative characters and how this is built. Some of the characters felt a bit one dimensional despite spending so much time with them. Despite that, I’ll definitely read the next book.
lagnew15's review
adventurous
dark
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? It's complicated
5.0
mouse42's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
4.25
tizianav's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
sarfab920's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
4.5
cruelsister's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
abbyschalupa's review
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Besides personal views and preferences, this is a well done sequel. The writing is atmospheric and descriptive, the plot slows at times but makes up for it with quick bursts of action. Plot continues to carry tension and builds up to the big reveals at the end. The last 1/3 flew by with action and reveals while the first 2/3 had slower areas.
3 POVs though one of them was rather difficult to like, the other two had me completely engaged. New side characters are introduced- some are likeable, others not so much, with one of them having their own POV. I couldn’t find myself connecting to the side characters suddenly brought in, with one having spotlight that I found boring and irritating.
A queer normative society is fantastic to see in fantasy. While I enjoyed this read, I wasn’t as deeply enthralled as I was with The Helm of Midnight. I wasn’t as invested with the characters. The last 1/3 did, however, keep me glued until I finished the book. The tension, stakes, and massive reveals were happening all at once.
There’s some symbolism used for a person or soul being split and needing to unite. The description of the writing makes it so visceral and vivid. Truly, the prose is finished and beautiful.
Absolutely dark fantasy, branching into darker territory. Trigger/content warnings: One POV is centered on a child cult, emotional abuse, and child abuse. One scene where a character almost commits suicide though not of their own volition. Murder, death, blood, gore. Cult using manipulation and various form of abuse, with many left implied. Without spoiling close to the end, off page you realize a character will be tortured.
3 POVs though one of them was rather difficult to like, the other two had me completely engaged. New side characters are introduced- some are likeable, others not so much, with one of them having their own POV. I couldn’t find myself connecting to the side characters suddenly brought in, with one having spotlight that I found boring and irritating.
A queer normative society is fantastic to see in fantasy. While I enjoyed this read, I wasn’t as deeply enthralled as I was with The Helm of Midnight. I wasn’t as invested with the characters. The last 1/3 did, however, keep me glued until I finished the book. The tension, stakes, and massive reveals were happening all at once.
There’s some symbolism used for a person or soul being split and needing to unite. The description of the writing makes it so visceral and vivid. Truly, the prose is finished and beautiful.
Absolutely dark fantasy, branching into darker territory. Trigger/content warnings: One POV is centered on a child cult, emotional abuse, and child abuse. One scene where a character almost commits suicide though not of their own volition. Murder, death, blood, gore. Cult using manipulation and various form of abuse, with many left implied. Without spoiling close to the end, off page you realize a character will be tortured.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, Death, Grief, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Blood, Child abuse, and Gore
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Torture