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rhi_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Slavery, and Torture
Moderate: Murder, Animal death, Incest, Blood, Death of parent, and Death
nicetomitchya'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
0.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Colonisation, Slavery, Torture, Blood, Abandonment, Racism, Bullying, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Cursing and Drug abuse
meepmeepmia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Blood, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Violence
Moderate: Pedophilia, Rape, and Racism
Minor: Death, Cursing, Sexual assault, Incest, Torture, Drug use, and Death of parent
violetlunablossom's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
That being said, I did find the political intrigue and world building to be surprisingly strong, and the way that deceit and the abuse of power is displayed is incredibly engrossing. Damen is a protagonist that I was immediately endeared to and watching him navigate Veretian society and politics while trying to keep his identity a secret was very engaging. Conversely, Laurent was a compelling secondary protagonist, with all his brutality and wit. Every time him and Damen shared a scene, I was glued to the page because of how unpredictable everything was. The two of them are obviously being set up as a slowburn enemies to lovers and I couldn't be more excited to see how their relationship grows.
Graphic: Slavery, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Rape, Torture, Violence, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Murder, Blood, Child abuse, and Trafficking
paholizz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Classism, Blood, Physical abuse, Confinement, Drug use, Rape, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, Colonisation, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Slavery, Sexual violence, and Torture
Moderate: Death of parent, Racism, and Trafficking
Minor: Animal death and Incest
1undercover's review against another edition
1.5
Graphic: Rape, Child abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, and Slavery
Moderate: Death, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Murder
woza'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Slavery, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Incest, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Alcohol
Minor: Biphobia, Blood, and Bullying
teagstime's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Personally a big fan of Damen and his struggle to understand anything about Laurent- because I, too, struggle to understand him. Laurent... I want to crawl inside your brain. That boy definitely has so much emotion hidden under the cold, cruel demeanor... and I'm sooo ready to dive in 😌
I cannot rec to anyone without them looking into the TW first, because there's some content I can see being... problematic, let's say! But in my opinion, none of those acts are really glorified- our main two characters are/become aware of these issues and want to change things. But, imo, a very good read and I definitely have high hopes for the rest!
Graphic: Pedophilia, Blood, Confinement, Death, Sexual violence, Slavery, War, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Classism, Xenophobia, Sexual assault, Violence, and Torture
Moderate: Death of parent and Drug use
frantic_vampire's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, War, Violence, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Slavery, Rape, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Sexual assault, Death, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Adult/minor relationship
30something_reads's review against another edition
4.25
Yes.
And now I have to go get the other ones because I am invested.
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Death, Adult/minor relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Violence, War, and Blood
Minor: Rape and Animal death