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readingbee416'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: Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Animal death, Blood, Suicide attempt, Homophobia, Death, Sexual assault, Outing, Rape, and Animal cruelty
purplepenning's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, Violence, Rape, Death of parent, Sexual violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Sexism, Abandonment, Gaslighting, Body horror, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt, Classism, Animal death, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Ableism, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Outing, Self harm, Vomit, and Xenophobia
Though it's a well-handled journey of healing, a main point of view character experiences significant trauma early in and deals with trauma recovery for much of the book.sissizc'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
2.0
Graphic: Outing, Animal death, Sexual assault, Murder, Blood, Animal cruelty, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Self harm, Rape, Homophobia, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Vomit
hades_hotline's review
4.25
Graphic: Death, Suicide attempt, Grief, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Outing, Homophobia, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, and Blood
Minor: Transphobia, Toxic relationship, Sexism, and Fire/Fire injury
tracilynn33'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 of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Rape, Fire/Fire injury, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Suicide attempt, and Murder
sashahc'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
5.0
Moderate: Murder, Sexual assault, and Animal cruelty
There is a sexual assault at the beginning of the #book that gives one of the characters PTSD and suicidal ideation. There are several murders, including of an animal. There is old abuse discussed. For all that, it still has a cozy vibe because of the core relationship.momogajo'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
4.75
Graphic: Murder, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Homophobia, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
Moderate: Xenophobia and Racism
camiye'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: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Animal cruelty, Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity, Grief, Blood, Self harm, and Vomit
fl0tsam'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
5.0
It feels like a queer dream come true as in the main character is saved from his rigid homophobic, heteronormative and misogynistic country of origin. Instead he gets the chance to start a life in a queer dream come true country which is much more accepting and diverse.
Tragedy is followed by hope. The mysterious going ons will have you on the edge of your seat.
It's a really good mix of feelings and character development and enticing plot.
I couldn't stop and I'm in love.
Graphic: Rape, Death, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Homophobia, Misogyny, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, and Self harm
ros_lanta's review against another edition
4.25
I very quickly became invested in not only the two central characters but also Markel, who is Velasin's valet and best friend. Their friendship is a joy to read and I really appreciate the inclusion of sign language and disability in the book (Markel is mute).
You may wish to check out content warnings before reading this book. Some of the events are not easy to read, and one character in particular deals with a lot of trauma - largely handled well I think, though I don't profess to be the right person to judge this.
Overall I really liked this book, and I am very much looking forward to the sequel.
Moderate: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Animal death, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Animal cruelty