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rory1387'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: Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual violence
Minor: Gun violence, Torture, Vomit, and War
mallorypen'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
But really, what a fantastic end to this duology! I connected with every character, I was surprised but not confused by every twist, and the ending was the right mix of triumphant and heartbreaking all in one. Inej’s visit to Pekka Rollins in the end was just *chef’s kiss* and I love the slow and steady progression of Kaz and Inej’s relationship being built through mutual understanding of their respective traumas and their trust for one another.
Jesper and Wylan? Amazing. I was laughing at the kiss scene where Jesper messed up, but their ending - Jesper being Wylan’s trusted reader and confidante, Wylan bolstering Jesper’s exploration of the part of himself he’s kept hidden … lovely all around.
Nina’s transformation after using parem was so interesting - it would have been so easy for her to be the outlier who magically wasn’t affected by the long term effects of the drug, but her powers twisting (and Kaz finding a new way to use them) made more sense and was wholly satisfying.
The assassin who thought she was a queen felt a little one dimensional to me. And
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Torture, and Violence
Minor: Sexual violence
solaris_zip'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? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and War
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Mental illness, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Injury/Injury detail
frumpkin_'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death, Gore, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, and Grief
Minor: Sexual violence, Slavery, and Pregnancy
evenfall_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Gore
Minor: Child abuse and Sexual violence
siglerbooknook'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: Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Trafficking
Minor: Mental illness, Pedophilia, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, and Pregnancy
bookswithian'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
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Child death, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Murder
tanisha_112'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
4.25
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
Minor: Cursing
camoo3032'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
4.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Death, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Child death, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gore, Stalking, and Cultural appropriation
athenaminerva13'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: Ableism, Addiction, Body horror, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism