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emilywemily6's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Death, Gore, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Infidelity, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Cursing and Miscarriage
elizlizabeth's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
3.5
This retelling, as Circe, was so busy trying to portray the titular woman as someone who can't do or think evil to the point it distorted any semblance of character development for anyone. Phaedra was the only mildly interesting one, but otherwise I was bored for 60% of this. Worse is, if you're trying to be an "empowering" retelling, by removing Ariadne from all knowledge or complicity of ill doings you're rendering her powerless to truly make decisions.
Graphic: Animal death, Suicide, and Murder
Minor: Child death
ann99's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Child death
amsswim's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I am a fan of mythological retellings, so this hit the spot for me. This did not live up to Circe in my eyes, but I cannot fault it on not being my favorite book lol. It did have a similar vibe to Circe though in my opinion. If you like mythological retellings and/or stories of women trying to survive and thrive, I recommend.
Moderate: Child death, Death, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Pregnancy, and Colonisation
reailtin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Child death and Suicide
mimi_jaja's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Animal death and Suicide
Moderate: Child death and Rape
thestorykeeper's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Gore, Misogyny, and Suicide
Moderate: Rape
tigerlily31's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child death
lermaline's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Could’ve lived without reading this book however beautifully it described sibling relationships and betrayal 🙃
Graphic: Animal death, Suicide, Blood, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child death, Death, Rape, Grief, and Cannibalism
kkalicky94's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Death, Misogyny, Rape, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol