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rmkg's review against another edition
Graphic: Death, Murder, Violence, Slavery, Sexual violence, War, Blood, Gore, Kidnapping, Torture, and Sexual content
Consensual BDSM is integral to this story. Many explicit descriptions of sexual acts ranging from oral sex to whipping to knife play.alexalily's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Slavery, War, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Gore
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Pandemic/Epidemic, Alcohol, Confinement, Grief, Animal death, and Pregnancy
just_one_more_paige'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
4.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Racism, Physical abuse, Blood, Grief, Torture, Sexual assault, War, Slavery, Sexual harassment, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
ambientdusk'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
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content and Slavery
Moderate: Torture, Bullying, Animal death, Confinement, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Blood, Misogyny, Murder, Slavery, and Death
massivepizzacrust's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I think for what the content of this book is, I didn't love the "narrating from the future" writing choice. It felt detached and I've never been a fan of explicit foreshadowing. All the emotionally important raunchy scenes happened off screen or were only summarized in a couple of sentences, while the "just what work looks like" scenes were the ones highlighted. That's just not what I personally enjoy. But I liked the world building, where the wider plot went and how the main character interacted with the diplomatic challenges around her given her skills...
Phedre's boys were my favorite part, I love them. Also, if Joscelin could unbutton about two more buttons on his shirt, he would be so much better than Melisande could ever be. That's just my two cents.
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Cursing, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and War
howwoolatthemoon's review against another edition
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Abandonment, Slavery, Sexual harassment, Torture, and Trafficking
memoriast's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Racism