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omnombailey'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
For something that's marketed to young adults, this felt like a mature read and touched on so many topics that speak to many regardless of age. I loved the fantastic world this took place in and all the worldbuilding gems throughout. I loved the diverse, complex female characters. I loved the plot constantly making me think one thing and leaving me pleasantly surprised with the outcome. I loved how the darker themes in the story were tastefully written and came from a place of quiet understanding and solidarity. I laughed, I gasped, I grumbled, I teared up. I loved Lei and so many other characters and related with all of them at once in an odd way.
My only complaints were that the first few chapters were a bit difficult to get into and that the story eventually ended.
I did not expect to fall so hard in love with this book as I did. Also the first time I immediately sought the second book and pre-ordered it instantly. Can't wait for November! Definitely one of the best novels I've read in a damn long time.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Bullying, Confinement, Grief, Kidnapping, Slavery, and Death
Moderate: Rape, Sexual content, Violence, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent
Sexual assault/rape survivors and the trauma associated with it is a HUGE part of this book. The author even talks about it towards the end of the book. I found it was handled well, though if even mentioning it in a safe space doesn't sit well with you, please avoid this book/series.nehainwonderland's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
forcedtoland's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Physical abuse, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Rape, Violence, Sexism, and Sexual content
nytephoenyx's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Animal death, Violence, Kidnapping, Trafficking, Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Slavery, Sexism, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Infidelity
wirt's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Violence, Death, and Animal death
Moderate: Homophobia, Grief, and Sexual content
Minor: Rape