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b00murded's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Stalking, Suicide, Torture, and Violence
Minor: Abortion, Addiction, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Toxic relationship
eepi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Abortion, Alcohol, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Vomit
Moderate: Alcoholism
Be careful with this book.elagomes06'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
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Suicide, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Abortion, Alcoholism, Blood, Confinement, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Gun violence
jcpreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The writing style of this one was unique. It took a bit for me to get used to the differing POV’s without a distinct indication of the change. It also took me a little bit to get used to the fact that this book didn’t have chapters, which I’m typically one to stay away from. HOWEVER, once adjusting this book had me hooked. I was actually hooked by page 15 which was way too early on for my comfort.
The character development was incredibly intriguing to see play out literally until the very last page. The narrator, Maya/Inara was mildly unreliable but mainly because the reader needs to have that inkling of doubt. Learning about the main character’s life before, in the middle, and after was important to this plot. Dot Hutchinson is an incredible writer and has a beautiful way of stringing words together.
I’m not a series girl, and I know I’ve said that before. So believe me when I say, I cannot wait to get my hands on book #2 of this series.
Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child death, Child abuse, Confinement, Colonisation, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Grief, Infertility, Incest, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
nickoliver's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Drug use, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Gun violence, Torture, and Physical abuse
Minor: Grief
becca_akins's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Torture, Slavery, Rape, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Death, Child death, and Confinement