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linnaboobooks's review
4.0
With my last trip into f/f YA fantasy, I was cautious going into this but I soon was comforted by the fact it was nothing like that last experience for me and found the writing style works well with the setting and fairly easy to read.
It reflects a lot of current-day problems we have right now such as immigration and how those who try to enter countries for better lives have these horrible targets placed on their backs with stereotypes of "bringing violence into the country" and are being murdered for just existing, especially when making it clear the treatment they receive. I appreciate Tehlor Kay Mejia for handling the topic as well as she does. Hopefully, I'll get around to reading the sequel soon and will read more of her works in the future.
It reflects a lot of current-day problems we have right now such as immigration and how those who try to enter countries for better lives have these horrible targets placed on their backs with stereotypes of "bringing violence into the country" and are being murdered for just existing, especially when making it clear the treatment they receive. I appreciate Tehlor Kay Mejia for handling the topic as well as she does. Hopefully, I'll get around to reading the sequel soon and will read more of her works in the future.
bird_song's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
linkson's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Interesting but weird premise. Felt like the author really needed to slow down and explore the world and relationships further to be believable
erinlikestoread's review against another edition
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.0
willthebean's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.0
hannahhbic's review
4.0
F/F enemies to lovers? I am so here. This book had my full attention and I thought about it constantly when away from it. Oops.
eddiehits's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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? Yes
3.75
letter2self's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
4.5
joyciemarie's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
3.75