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sandreline's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- 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
A delightful surprise! A rich and interesting world that is not overly explained. And it's always refreshing to read about a cast of mature women.
The politics are about as subtle as a brick to the face. It was a bit weird to hear 30-something Black lesbians talking "Intro to Feminism" with their Irish friend. But hey, some audiences need that. 🤷
I hope the next book spends some more time breaking down the binary between witches and warlocks, cause it seems quite silly to me.
The vibes reminded me a lot of "The City We Became."
The politics are about as subtle as a brick to the face. It was a bit weird to hear 30-something Black lesbians talking "Intro to Feminism" with their Irish friend. But hey, some audiences need that. 🤷
I hope the next book spends some more time breaking down the binary between witches and warlocks, cause it seems quite silly to me.
The vibes reminded me a lot of "The City We Became."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Animal death and Racism
Minor: War
falkeandthebooks's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I thought I'd really enjoy this book, but it was just okay. The concept was interesting, but the story and characters felt flat. However, I appreciated how it wove in contemporary social themes throughout the narrative. I don't think I'll continue the series.
spinesandwines's review against another edition
2.0
Just couldn't get into it. Really wanted to like it. It picked up at the end, but the beginning to middle were really dragging.
heyjrodriguez's review
adventurous
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
aberthold's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
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? Yes
4.75
I truly loved the incorporation of current social issues into the overall premise of this book. Inclusion is so important.
meesheltx's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I struggled to get invested in the characters. I loved the audiobook narrator, but I found my mind wondering a lot during this listen.
ninanoodle's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
sanne6je's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 ⭐️ A bit more adult than I was used to in fantasy, reading about mature women. Sometimes felt a bit too woke, but it was really well done and I understand that representation is really important. The characters were so unique and their motivations great. Some scenes were really brutal and I really want to check out book 2.