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bookswithjk's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A fun adventure, although the dark themes (totalitarian government, child abuse, death, etc.) make it hard to believe that this is a book for children. It reminds me of The Thickety, another dark series marketed for children.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Death of parent
typedtruths's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Gun violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Child abuse, Grief, Death of parent, Cancer, and Violence
➸ Trigger warnings for child abuse (recounted and on-page), grief and loss depiction, death of a mother, terminal cancer, torture including dental torture, murder, gun violence, kidnapping and captivity, imprisonment including inhumane treatment and indefinite detention, forced labour camps, and unlawful state surveillance.lizziea229's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Minor: War
Themes of invasion may be triggering for refugees or readers in/from invaded countries.
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