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ijustreallyliketrees's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Slavery
Minor: Death and Racial slurs
maryannsophia's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
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
3.75
The setting and characters of this book are extremely unique, quirky, and at times bizarre. The style of the world, especially the Fairyland and magical people, definitely takes some getting used to. Overall, it was an interesting story and well-written, with lots of dry wit and blithe humor. But the characters do make decisions that are questionable and, often, creepy. For one, while Prunella's use of her blood to hatch the familiar eggs makes sense, it felt a little unnecessarily TMI to me... however, one can't really expect anything less than a book that deals in the occult. But the really disturbing aspect was her sacrifice of Nidget to the dragon for her own purposes - and that this betrayal (similar to her mother's own murders, promiscuity, etc) was viewed as acceptable, and even appropriate. Similarly, the book had a rather confused view of religion, heaven, hell, morality, and dealings with spirits.
Overall, I found it a fascinating book, but one with large flaws that make it hard to recommend.
Overall, I found it a fascinating book, but one with large flaws that make it hard to recommend.
Moderate: Abandonment, Blood, Cannibalism, Cultural appropriation, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gore, Medical content, Pregnancy, Slavery, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Racism, and Racial slurs
aplanetarymind's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
I wasn't really engaged with the book initially, but after about halfway or so it really picked up for me. I quite enjoyed some of the realisations imparted towards the end, but the romance really fell flat for me. The characters just didn't seem to feel that strongly towards each other, so it felt a little random.
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexism
Minor: Violence and Death
Period-typical racism and sexism/misogyny. There is recount of the death of the parental figure, and several assassination attempts are described.achingallover's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, and Slavery
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