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frantically's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
At the end, the author write about perfect wrapped-up stories and myths, where we never get to see all the bad and terrible things that also happened. While that sentiment may be true, it is still unsatisfying how a lot of plot lines seemed to just be beginning — and suddenly the reader is cut out.
As a sapphic reader, yes, I was rooting for Lancelot most of all. And it is so so disappointing to see Guinevere share multiple kisses with Mordred, while we are even told that her love lies with Lancelot. I get hoping for something more than vague feelings and touches but we got nothing. Would a kiss or even just a declaration of love really been that much to ask for?
I did still really enjoy this series and while continue recommending it — just no longer as the queer retelling I was hoping it would be.
(Also, I read fantasy for a reason, reading about all these old magic users being destroyed almost made me sob ngl)
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: War, Misogyny, Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
mpbookreviews's review
- 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
Moderate: Blood, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Animal death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Death of parent
gattolinos_nerdy_nook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Plot wise I loved it all and thought it was really really well done. I'm still not sure how I feel about the ending. but at the same time I know that not matter the ending I would probably still feel this way. I also felt that the characters were all really good and felt very complex and different from one another. Arthur was the only exception to enjoying all the characters. He felt very odd and unlikeable in this book. He is a very black and white character though and I know I struggle to like those characters a lot.
Despite my mixed emotions when reading, I still enjoyed this book and loved the series as a whole. I highly recommend this for anyone looking for something different in their YA fantasy.
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Misogyny
claudiamacpherson's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Death, War, Grief, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Suicide, and Colonisation
Minor: Alcohol, Animal death, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Self harm
starccato's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Body horror, Colonisation, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Violence, War, Xenophobia, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Panic attacks/disorders, and Self harm
Minor: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Stalking, Vomit, and Sexual harassment
beforeviolets's review
- 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
4.25
What an epic conclusion to a magical and adventurous story! So many twists and turns and reveals tied in among nuanced discussion of right and wrong and good and evil. Every single character in this world is written so well and has such a complex history and personality and moral code. They're fully realized beings and are truly what drives the emotional connection between the audience and the story. Kiersten White, more than anything else, knows how to write a good character.
And I felt like this book left me with so many fantastic messages about strength and growth and love. I'm always a huge fan of the trope that the strongest weapon that can be wielded is the complexity of humanity.
However, I'm going to need a novella RIGHT NOW. RIGHT. NOW.
Graphic: Blood, Colonisation, Death, Gore, Kidnapping, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Violence, and War
Moderate: Alcohol and Animal death
Minor: Vomit
heytherekaity's review
- 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: Colonisation, Death, Grief, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Self harm, and Blood
Minor: Animal death and Domestic abuse