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schnaucl'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
4.75
The goblin market was fascinating, especially since there was a much more positive community aspect to it than I've seen in other goblin market stories. Fair bargain can mean a fair bargain for the community, not just the individuals. But I liked that the Market and individuals within it were more lenient with children, as it should be. It makes me wonder if an older child could even get to the market for a first time visit since they would have less time to learn the rules and make an informed decision.
I felt for Lundy being torn between two words and the obligation she has to both.
I kept waiting for the school to be a part of the story and I was surprised it was at the very end since I think in the prior books the protagonist has managed to go back to the portal world they were missing. It's been long enough since I read the last one that I can't remember where (or if) Katherine fit into the structure of the school.
Moderate: Body horror
Minor: Child death and War
happysami's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Child death and Body horror
ellanarose's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Child death, Body horror, Bullying, and Death
Minor: Pregnancy, Child death, Sexual violence, and Rape
nicolescottwv'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
4.75
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, and Grief
Moderate: Misogyny
twistykris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Even though I knew vaguely of the ending (as told in Every Heart a Doorway), it still broke my heart. The writing is beautiful and the audiobook read by Cynthia Hopkins (who also narrated Every Heart) is an absolute delight to listen to.
There are certain plot points that are mentioned, but no true detail is given. I was fully expecting the book to come back around to the battle of the Wasp Queen and the death of another character, but it never does. I do wish we came back to the battle and the loss, as I think it would give more insight to the grief felt by Lundy and Moon (and even the Architect).
Graphic: Grief and Sexism
Moderate: Child death and Misogyny
Minor: Abortion, Pregnancy, and Domestic abuse
green_amaryllis'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
Minor: Child death
takarakei's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Grief, and Sexism
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Misogyny
Minor: Pregnancy, Bullying, Abortion, and Child abuse
just_one_more_paige'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
4.0
Graphic: Grief and Sexism
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Violence and Child death
daffodilcherry's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wheelhouses: travel to another world, prequel, tragedy, immersive worldbuilding.
Minor: Child death and Bullying
thoranareads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Child death