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j3rkin's review against another edition
5.0
Very refreshing read! Easy to follow plot and will make for an exciting movie
jachnax's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
This book is so powerful, lush and thought out. I loved every page, every sentence and i will immediatly pick up the sequel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Death, Confinement, Deportation, Genocide, Violence, Misogyny, Torture, War, Blood, Murder, Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Gore, and Grief
Moderate: Child abuse, Racism, Bullying, Sexual violence, and Body horror
Minor: Animal cruelty, Xenophobia, Self harm, and Rape
a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
4.0
4 Stars
An inspiring story about overcoming oppression in a severe paternalistic society that serves only to put every female in their place, and if they’re not deemed pure enough, they’re killed. Yep. You heard that right.
Harsh. Brutal. Violent. This pulls no punches on what women in this fictional world are subjected to. Good thing there’s an ally who has put in motion a series of events that starts the beginning of the end of such a cruel and unfair culture.
Filled with a bit of magic, a brewing teen romance, plenty of legend and lore, and wondrous creatures and monsters, Deka’s journey has just begun, and I look forward to seeing how she fights for her freedom and those of her fellow sisters!
Go Girl Power!!
An inspiring story about overcoming oppression in a severe paternalistic society that serves only to put every female in their place, and if they’re not deemed pure enough, they’re killed. Yep. You heard that right.
Harsh. Brutal. Violent. This pulls no punches on what women in this fictional world are subjected to. Good thing there’s an ally who has put in motion a series of events that starts the beginning of the end of such a cruel and unfair culture.
Filled with a bit of magic, a brewing teen romance, plenty of legend and lore, and wondrous creatures and monsters, Deka’s journey has just begun, and I look forward to seeing how she fights for her freedom and those of her fellow sisters!
Go Girl Power!!
cassidywhalen's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5⭐️
now as you can see it took me awhile to read this book.
this book isn’t a bad book in no means, the reason I’m only giving it a 3.5 rating is simply because I had no idea what I was reading half the time, I was a little confused. the rating is mostly based on Keita and Deka who I’ve learned to love.
The story was a fast paced book, and thank god for audiobook that helped me finally get through this. I think having someone read this to me gave me a better understanding of the plot.
I’ll definitely read the second but mostly for Keita and Deka
now as you can see it took me awhile to read this book.
this book isn’t a bad book in no means, the reason I’m only giving it a 3.5 rating is simply because I had no idea what I was reading half the time, I was a little confused. the rating is mostly based on Keita and Deka who I’ve learned to love.
The story was a fast paced book, and thank god for audiobook that helped me finally get through this. I think having someone read this to me gave me a better understanding of the plot.
I’ll definitely read the second but mostly for Keita and Deka
freev's review against another edition
5.0
A hidden gem that I stumbled across in the book store last month. A beautiful tale of sisterhood and perseverance. I would highly recommend all YA fantasy lovers to read this book. Especially women and girls.
bookish_paige's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
amylouxo's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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? No
4.75
I love the world building, the friendship groups and magical creatures I’d read this again it was action packed with twists and turns
kozmikflowers's review
adventurous
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
ethical's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.75