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albernikolauras's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A story following 4 women who joined a coven in their childhood and survived a war. Now, a prophecy has been made and they must deal with the effects of the prophecy and the strains on their sisterhood.
The book took its time to establish the world and the relationships each woman had with their magic, the war, and the other women. The story ramps up in tension until a rather explosive battle in the end. HMRC series deals with a lot of white feminism, TERF politics, and female friendships. There were a lot of avenues and themes approached in this book, some handled to less depth than others.
Pacing was a little bit sporadic for me and the writing with a bit simplistic, but I enjoyed the characters (especially the younger kids).
The book took its time to establish the world and the relationships each woman had with their magic, the war, and the other women. The story ramps up in tension until a rather explosive battle in the end. HMRC series deals with a lot of white feminism, TERF politics, and female friendships. There were a lot of avenues and themes approached in this book, some handled to less depth than others.
Pacing was a little bit sporadic for me and the writing with a bit simplistic, but I enjoyed the characters (especially the younger kids).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Racism, War, Violence, and Police brutality
azebrareads's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Deadnaming, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Torture, War, Alcohol, Car accident, Violence, Biphobia, Confinement, Self harm, Bullying, Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Lesbophobia, Kidnapping, Murder, Racism, and Sexism
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