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bluejayreads's review
Graphic: Colonisation, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Death of parent
Execution, arranged/forced marriageblakeandbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I had such high hopes for this book. A fantasy novel set in 16th century New Spain with Mexican history and Mesoamerican mythology?! Along with the stunning cover?? I had to know! Sadly, it didn’t live up to my hopes. The pace felt very confusing, and the plot holes made it even more difficult to follow. I also felt that the romance was… nonexistent? They had no compatibility or connection whatsoever that it felt forced. I will say I really enjoyed Leonora as the FMC, and I felt like she was definitely a badass that fit her role well.
Graphic: Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Death
khakipantsofsex's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
Graphic: War, Injury/Injury detail, Colonisation, and Violence
belleanndthebook's review
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Death, and Violence
Moderate: War
Minor: Colonisation
rowanhill's review
- 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? It's complicated
3.5
- Gender bent retelling
- Indigenous mythology and folklore
- Realistic historical setting with a magical twist
Graphic: Colonisation, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Classism, Pandemic/Epidemic, Religious bigotry, Blood, and Racism
lisashelves'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Murder, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Racial slurs, War, Racism, and Grief
Minor: Pregnancy
madscientistcat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Racism, Colonisation, Murder, Religious bigotry, Xenophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Misogyny