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bzymus's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
fantasycloak's review against another edition
5.0
A darker addition to the RA world that really shows depth and the growing of characters. Not as many funny or light moments as the other books but the weightiness enriches the whole series. Evanlyn has a marvelous character arc and seeing her grow was very satisfying.
Violence/Substance Abuse
Yes, addiction is a big theme in this book. Parents of course should ultimately decide what is best for their kids, but I wouldn't shy away from this book just because of that as it shows the very dark consequences of addictive substances (whether drugs, alcohol or pornography). There is also an evil overlord that is a merciless killer. With those in mind, I would recommend the age group as teens and up.
Language
There are about 20 instances of mild profanity (damn and hell). <--To be fair, John Flanagan is Australian and they have a different idea of what constitutes swearing
Violence/Substance Abuse
Yes, addiction is a big theme in this book. Parents of course should ultimately decide what is best for their kids, but I wouldn't shy away from this book just because of that as it shows the very dark consequences of addictive substances (whether drugs, alcohol or pornography). There is also an evil overlord that is a merciless killer. With those in mind, I would recommend the age group as teens and up.
Language
There are about 20 instances of mild profanity (damn and hell). <--To be fair, John Flanagan is Australian and they have a different idea of what constitutes swearing
dinnertime's review against another edition
5.0
Had my heart beating fast at some points. I’m hooked! On to book 4!
ceadda's review against another edition
3.0
Not quite as good as the first two. Seemed like filler between two separate series or one of those random drug PSA episodes every 80's cartoon had. The characters spend about half the book sitting around waiting for snow to melt.
Not terrible though. The author managed to build tension somehow and kept me turning pages, but there wasn't really a story. Certainly not a book that could stand on its own if you weren't already invested in the characters.
Not terrible though. The author managed to build tension somehow and kept me turning pages, but there wasn't really a story. Certainly not a book that could stand on its own if you weren't already invested in the characters.
youreadyoulearn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
cassafrassadilla's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- 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? No
4.5
lbavas's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0