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ellieprb05's review against another edition
dark
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Sexual assault
erynmcvay's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Upon reread this is definitely the strongest of the first two, but the conflict between Casteel and Poppy could so easily be solved if they just talked honestly with each other and that bugged me a bit. SO glad I did a reread before starting TCOGB. Really wrapped up in the lore and history this time around and can’t wait to see that hopefully explored moving forward. Also, if we don’t get the joining in book 3 I’m finding JLA and we’re exchanging words.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault
pokeybear1's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Sexual violence, Blood, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Child death
carolinefran's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Body shaming, Cannibalism, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, and Violence
Minor: Infidelity
ashlightgrayson's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
5.0
This installment in the series gave us further character development for a lot of side characters as well as Casteel and Poppy. In addition, we get a more thorough introduction to Atlantian culture and customs. Kieran has become my favorite side character. He has a strong friendship with Casteel and I'm hoping we get more moments with them together because I'm always down for a good bromance. Kieran and Poppy have almost the same level of banter as Casteel and her and it's super fun to read. Those are probably some of my favorite parts of the book. These interactions also help garner an eventual friendship between Kieran and Poppy. The flaws of the characters are focused on, but we are able to sympathize with the characters all the more for it. Casteel is nowhere near a perfect love interest, but he feels like a real person, so I completely appreciate that. We get to explore a lot of the trauma that he has suffered that in many ways mirrors what Poppy has been through.
There is a bit of political intrigue as Poppy and Casteel attempt to gain the approval of the Atlantians and the wolven for their marriage with all of its political implications. Overall though, there is a focus on both the romantic relationships and the side characters and everyone is very likeable. Poppy continues to discover more about her powers and the ending of the book leaves us with some good questions that I look forward to seeing resolved by the next book.
There is a bit of political intrigue as Poppy and Casteel attempt to gain the approval of the Atlantians and the wolven for their marriage with all of its political implications. Overall though, there is a focus on both the romantic relationships and the side characters and everyone is very likeable. Poppy continues to discover more about her powers and the ending of the book leaves us with some good questions that I look forward to seeing resolved by the next book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault
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