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firefly's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Racism
Moderate: Homophobia and Rape
Minor: Abortion, Child death, and Suicidal thoughts
rynn82's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I'm sure it's possible for someone to write a murder mystery that is more exactly suited to my tastes, but I'm not sure it's probable. I told myself "I'll finish reading this on my lunch break" and then took my life into my own hands by finishing it on my walk in to work instead. It's a bit of an emotional rollercoaster, with some cool twists.
Moderate: Suicide, Grief, Sexual assault, Sexism, Gaslighting, Rape, Homophobia, Abortion, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Ableism, Emotional abuse, Death, and Classism
Minor: Alcohol
gilberik's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
Once again a KJ Charles book that I devour in the speed of light and come out of the experience a changed person.
The characters are organic, the places palpable. The mystery is nice to figure out along with the main character. Their lives are so entangled with one another, it is very rewarding to tag along the story and sort through it all.
I will need a read of Cymbeline and then a reread of Death in the Spires, to actually see how deeply well crafted this book is.
The characters are organic, the places palpable. The mystery is nice to figure out along with the main character. Their lives are so entangled with one another, it is very rewarding to tag along the story and sort through it all.
I will need a read of Cymbeline and then a reread of Death in the Spires, to actually see how deeply well crafted this book is.
Graphic: Racism, Death, Ableism, and Homophobia
Moderate: Rape and Ableism
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