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adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a beautiful book! I have always loved retellings (even when I don't know the original story very well) and this one was gripping and immersive and impossible to put down. I loved every character (even the hateable ones – give me all the complex, three-dimensional antagonists!) but I especially loved our titular character Kaiykeyi (and I love that she is queer!! Aroace rep!! It will never stop feeling magical to see my experiences as an ace person reflected in media. I feel buoyant every single time.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infertility, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Violence, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Blood, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Ableism, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Alcohol