Reviews tagging 'Colonisation'

In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens

5 reviews

ghostlyprince's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

• 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? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Classism, Panic attacks/disorders, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Torture, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Colonisation, Blood, Violence, Vomit, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Minor: Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Misogyny, Murder, Sexism, and War

bookhoarderbea's review

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Murder, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Violence

Moderate: Grief and Vomit

Minor: Colonisation, Misogyny, and War

nyssa_jo's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Kidnapping

Moderate: Classism, Colonisation, Confinement, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Child abuse

Minor: Death, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, and Violence

bookishflower's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

5.0

Can we talk about that incredible vintage romance- inspired cover?!

This was such a feel good read! When ‘The Little Mermaid’ meets ‘Luca’ (if Disney had been brave enough to give us a gay love story).  

This was wonderfully whimsical, with a great balance between an engaging plot and swoon-worthy romantic fluff. 
Athlen and Tal are the cutest and fleshed out which is not only enhances their romance but also the plot. Lukens doesn’t sacrifice their character development and the story in favour of the romance which is refreshing!
I am in love with all of the royal siblings, if this book got the Bridgeton treatment and each of them got their own book I would eat it up! The tease of a sleeping girl in Alemmeni and Garrett! Please! The sibling banter was hilarious, I caught myself laughing out loud serval times. 
More people need to talk about this book?! I’ve already preordered ‘So This is Ever After’ and can’t wait!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Torture, and Blood

Minor: Cursing, Colonisation, Death of parent, Mental illness, Genocide, and Panic attacks/disorders

rose_88's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted 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

4.5

This book was amazing! I loved all the actions and the magic. My heart was literally in my throat for half of the time. There were a couple times when I thought the story was moving a bit quick but all in all it was a fantastic book. 

I loved Tal and Athlen’s meeting, how mysterious Atheln was and how intrigued Tal was. I also loved how upset Tal was when Athlen disappeared, then his joy when he found him again.

The whole section where Tal was being imprisoned/forced to work by the pirates was well written, given the fact that I hated every second of it. I loved how kind and amazing Athlen was when helping Tal recover, as well as hoe helpful his friend was, even if she didn’t really trust Tal, she just wanted to help because Athlen was worried.

Tal is one dramatic boy, the whole “gotta get home, stop a war, yes i have magic and here’s my mermaid boyfriend” was hilarious. I loved the relationships he had with his mother, sister and brothers, as well as hoe they rested to him and Athlen. His feelings for Athlen and what he did to save everyone was just amazing and beautifully written.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Blood, Colonisation, and Death