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licensetoshelbs'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
4.0
Moderate: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Rape
Minor: Violence, War, Blood, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual content, Torture, Abortion, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Xenophobia
madelinelindy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Rape, Torture, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent
Moderate: Genocide, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Death, Physical abuse, and Infidelity
glenfleskie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
also it's too horny, without any actually compelling interpersonal relationships or romance. 2.5 * so Far.
none of the villains follow well-defined arcs, and are flat. I was proud of how early I guessed who a specific character was though.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Rape, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Gore
Moderate: Genocide and Hate crime
bookmaddie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
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The Vanished Queen is a really fun fantasy read—it definitely helped get me out of my reading slump! The pacing was solid—a bit slow to get started, but it really ramped up around 30% in and I was hooked. While the story isn't super magical, there is a lovely sense of adventure. I also feel like I really need to learn my fantasy subgenres because I always expect some form of magic, which isn't always the case.
Anza was a fiery and clever main character. I enjoyed seeing her learn more about strategy and how to stage a revolution. I feel like sometimes in fantasy main characters are followed blindly. But here Anza was placed in a position where her opinion was valued, yet it was clear that she didn't always know best. It was refreshing. Of course, I was here for her romance with Esvar, and his growth as a character throughout the story. Their youth shines through and makes you really root for them.
Overally, this is a fun fantasy adventure! If anything, I wish the romance between
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced digital copy.
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Child death