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kerttuli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I still struggle with SJM's reliance on the "copy/paste" style of writing (the reliance on the same archetypes, tropes, and phrases, iykyk). I got really far in and nothing major had happened. The events didn’t have weight. It lacked any drive forward. There was so much that could have been cut from this book. No reason it needed to be around 800 pages. The last 150 pages were slightly more interesting. I kept wishing something would get better because I liked the first book in each of her series. But they all seem to devolve into copy/paste fae "porn" with a bit of a plot line. Same story, different font. Also, the "mate" crap is beyond old and SO repetitive 🤮.
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, War, Slavery, Torture, Classism, Misogyny, Sexual content, Violence, Death, and Gore
Moderate: Sexual assault, Alcohol, Trafficking, Rape, and Grief
Minor: Genocide, Fire/Fire injury, and Colonisation
slimy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I think the first Crescent City book was better as far as clarity, plot points, and intensity, but this book was good too. I think this book relied on smut to keep readers attention at slow points in the story instead of actually moving the plot along. Other than that, this book develops secondary characters fantastically. It also has a few twists, and a really big surprise at the end! No spoilers but I’m waiting for the next one!!
Graphic: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Misogyny, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and War
clairew97'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: Blood, Death, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Colonisation, Drug use, Gun violence, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Body horror, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Mental illness, Murder, and Misogyny
georgiaisreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Sexual content, Alcohol, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Murder, Physical abuse, Colonisation, Fire/Fire injury, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Slavery, War, and Child abuse
Minor: Addiction
manoncrochan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Colonisation, Death, Confinement, War, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Grief, Murder, Slavery, Emotional abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Trafficking, Pregnancy, Drug use, Sexual assault, and Medical content
martharosen'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
4.0
Graphic: Slavery, Violence, War, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Classism, Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Torture, and Sexual content
kat1105'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: Colonisation, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Mental illness, Violence, War, Blood, Police brutality, Genocide, Grief, Gun violence, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Torture, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Alcohol, Animal death, Body horror, Classism, Confinement, Gore, and Trafficking
Moderate: Animal death, Body shaming, Child abuse, Misogyny, Suicide, Child death, Cannibalism, Addiction, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
katvou'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
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Death, Sexual content, and Blood
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Torture, Medical content, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Excrement, Drug use, Animal death, Torture, Slavery, Cannibalism, Animal cruelty, and Vomit
saffyre's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Medical content, Murder, Blood, Cursing, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Slavery, Violence, and Death
Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Child abuse
adeliab's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Murder, Sexual content, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Infidelity, Alcohol, Cursing, Slavery, and Child abuse
Minor: Death of parent, Colonisation, Stalking, War, Genocide, Abandonment, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual violence