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xghoulia's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
metatron's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Domestic abuse
Descriptions of a past abusive relationship from the abused partners POV (annemaries_shelves's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
One of the best entries into the series so far. I loved having all four main POVs and we got more of Alex, Amos, and Naomi than Holden it felt like (balancing out the rest of the series).
A lot of fucked up shit happened in this one and I’m intrigued to see where the politics go from here. I feel that while the alien mystery element is intriguing, this series really shines with the politics and different human cultures - the infighting and oppression/discrimination is something humans are unfortunately VERY good at and it’s interesting seeing how that can translate with space travel and cultures (and how extensor factions can take extreme measures with a mix of intentions).
That said - I’ll contradict myself a little and say I hope we learn more about the protomolecule and alien mysteries soon. Book 4 kinda broke my brain with that and we didn’t really focus on it in this one.
And finally I’m happy with how the authors handled Naomi’s past and her story arc this book. It felt well done and she’s a better developed character in this book versus the others. I want that same energy and improvement to continue though!
And poor Filip - I just want him to escape his situation and get a LOT of therapy. He absolutely deserved better parents and he could still have that somewhat (iykyk).
Moderate: Domestic abuse
ekcd_'s review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Misogyny, Suicide, Body horror, Colonisation, Classism, Suicide attempt, War, Cursing, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Cancer, and Pregnancy
iono's review against another edition
- 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: Violence, Suicide attempt, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and War
Moderate: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Racism, Pregnancy, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Xenophobia
Minor: Child abuse, Grief, and Death
ripxw's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Gore and Violence
Minor: War and Domestic abuse
kerttuli's review against another edition
- 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: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, and Genocide
Minor: Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, and Ableism
idksamiguess's review against another edition
- 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: Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Kidnapping
Minor: Suicide attempt and Genocide
amandabcook's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Domestic abuse, War, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Suicide attempt
ratstick's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Violence