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potatochipswhat's review against another edition
5.0
Badass fight scenes, the plot has clever and complex navigation of fantasy politics, magic and war. It had been a while since I was last immersed in the world of The Empire and beyond, so many of the characters besides Laia, Elias and Helene, were new to me. Nevertheless the book did a great job of pulling me back in and defamiliarising myself with the characters and the dangers they face.
This book was a page turner, and explored concepts of the nature of death, loss and grief, the brutality of war and the cruelty of people inflict and bear.
This book was a page turner, and explored concepts of the nature of death, loss and grief, the brutality of war and the cruelty of people inflict and bear.
ckozik1017's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mjai13's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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
4.5
chasekj's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
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? Yes
4.0
A lot going on at once, but so worth following all of the different plot lines.
connie_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
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
shannonbrielle's review against another edition
adventurous
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? It's complicated
4.0
risten's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Violence, Torture, Gore, Slavery, Genocide, Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Murder, Death, Classism, Medical content, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Blood
hargs's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
nesma19's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0