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ericadawson'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
I'd worried at one point that a certain romantic subplot would kill my love for the book, but even that took a a turn that I didn't expect, serving to enhance the overall story of Tarisai Kunleo.
The prose is as lush as the previous installment. I had petty gripes here and there, but overall I loved every word. The story is complex without being convoluted, and rich without being overseasoned. Although I was less invested in the relational and plot conflicts in this one (nothing will ever beat the stakes of the first), I was still glad to see all the twists and turns it took for Tarisai to be the woman she was meant to be. No relationship felt forgotten or underbaked. The pacing was strong and steady 99% of the time. The worldbuilding is at a level that I can only aspire to reach. I love this book. Highly recommend.
Graphic: Child abuse and Child death
Moderate: Blood, Violence, and Toxic relationship
bookaddictellagershon'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
4.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Classism, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Emotional abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
aseel_reads'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
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Bullying
Moderate: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Violence, Murder, Abandonment, Child abuse, Death of parent, Child death, Death, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
brokenbodybitch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
“in the words of my council sister Queen Min Ja,” I whispered back, “that’s what makes me so popular”
Graphic: Death, Acephobia/Arophobia, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Child death, Abandonment, Death of parent, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Ableism, and Violence
mental illness - heavy on intrusive thoughts *these are only ones that I caught/remembered please do not take this as the end all be all*kaziaroo'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
4.5
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Gaslighting, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Child death, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, and War
Minor: Abandonment, Acephobia/Arophobia, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Slavery