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wet_towlette'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
4.25
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
Moderate: War
vaniavela'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? No
5.0
Crier and Ayla are very strong characters, transforming into the best versions of themselves. Ayla learns that there is more than revenge; her vulnerable side is seen and we find her even more human. Crier brings out her passionate and determined side, defying her father and the government. She gives up her naiveté and stands up for what is right.
Varela's writing is exquisite. This book is written with such elegance and lovely descriptions that we are left craving more and picturing the scenes in our heads.
Iron Heart manages to incorporate colonialism, slavery and revolution into a fantastic world. We read about a world that, like our own, has been built at the cost of thousands of lives.
This book was an excellent combination of slow-burn lesbian romance, political elements, and creative world building.
If you haven't read this duology, what are you waiting for?
rep: lesbian poc mc, bi poc mc, poc cast, side m/nb couple, side mlm & wlw couples
tw: discussions of war, discussions of the suffering & exploitation, past, offscreen death of family, offscreen death of minor characters, self harm, violence, blood, physical combat, body horror, drug use, drug addiction, medical trauma, forced sedation, panick attack, ptsd.
Graphic: War, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
Moderate: Body horror, Drug abuse, Death of parent, and Self harm
_persephone_'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: War and Violence
Moderate: Death and Body horror
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, and Slavery
(death of parent is off-page, slavery is off-page and in the past)angelsbooks'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: Violence and War
thecourtofreading'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
4.0
"it's you, the wash of starlight, the old paradox: if the universe were static, i could stand anywhere in this world and i swear my line of sight would end on you. i swear i'd find you in the dark."
Graphic: Death, Blood, Child death, and Violence
Moderate: Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Body horror, and War
Minor: Death of parent, War, and Vomit
inconsequentialperson'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
3.75
Moderate: Blood, War, and Death
Minor: Torture
noamnoam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Blood and War
olafsl0stcarrot'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Confinement, and Body horror
Minor: War and Death of parent
lucy_shanners'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? No
4.25
Graphic: Death and Blood
Moderate: Torture, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
sssssoup'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
4.75
Graphic: Gore, Grief, Violence, Body horror, Blood, and Torture
Moderate: Death, Cursing, Murder, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Child death, Emotional abuse, War, Death of parent, and Genocide