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burnourhistory's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Trafficking, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, and Abortion
inhisbluegardens's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
3.5
However, whilst this is absolutely a character-driven novel, I still think the plot felt a little aimless and I didn't really get a clear image of Pompeii as the setting, except upon the singular mention of Vesuvius right near the end. So, not bad overall but I don't know if it really gripped me enough to continue with the trilogy.
PS. check trigger warnings for this one.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Trafficking, Abortion, and Sexual harassment
alexared'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
4.75
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death, Violence, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Abortion and Pregnancy
fe_aye's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Trafficking, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism
meg_sc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Definitely one to heed the warnings for if you're sensitive to the themes of the book, but if you're thinking about picking it up I recommend it!
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Trafficking, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Xenophobia, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
nwara's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved it, it made me feel the pain, relief and insecurity of the characters
I somehow could get a feel of what being a prostitute at that time was
It was a tale of womanhood and love both platonic and romantic
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
racheleanne06's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I visited Pompeii last summer and every piece of what I saw there came to life in this book. From the food, and people, to the ancient celebrations and the cultures, you feel like you are there, in the city with the Wolf Den girls back in AD 74.
The plot is very character focused, but you really care for Amara and the other girls despite their flaws, and this world they are inhabiting is so full of terror and horrors that you can’t help but plead with the gods and goddesses that they survive the ordeals they are subjected to.
If you enjoy historical fiction and learning about the ancient worlds, then this book is for you. Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and Philippa Gregory. Just don’t expect perfect happy endings.
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Trafficking, Grief, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Abortion, and Abandonment
Minor: Vomit
m_a_r_i_a_m's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicide, Trafficking, Grief, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Cursing, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Body shaming
katymat18's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, Trafficking, and Grief
Moderate: Death and Suicide
Minor: Murder and Pregnancy
erinreadsfantasy's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Trafficking, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Pedophilia, Rape, and Abortion