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what_karla_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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? No
5.0
5/5 stars
1.5/5 spice
I loved it. It was just... wow.
Highly recommend for fans of fantasy with a romantic subplot and diverse characters. Such a fun read that I would recommend to anyone, even first-time fantasy readers. The world building is easy to follow with a unique magical system.
I thought this was a YA fantasy series, but with the graphic scenes of violence, torture, and mild sexual content, I'd say it's good for the mature 16+
Trigger/Content warnings:
Violence from war, torture, injury details, bigotry, emotional and physical abuse, manipulation, exploitation of a child, death of a parent, mild sexual content
1.5/5 spice
I loved it. It was just... wow.
Highly recommend for fans of fantasy with a romantic subplot and diverse characters. Such a fun read that I would recommend to anyone, even first-time fantasy readers. The world building is easy to follow with a unique magical system.
I thought this was a YA fantasy series, but with the graphic scenes of violence, torture, and mild sexual content, I'd say it's good for the mature 16+
Trigger/Content warnings:
Violence from war, torture, injury details, bigotry, emotional and physical abuse, manipulation, exploitation of a child, death of a parent, mild sexual content
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Death, Torture, Blood, Grief, War, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse, Murder, and Death of parent
palmkd's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.5
This story is about so many things such as accepting and forgiving yourself and finding where you belong.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Blood
Moderate: War and Body horror
lizgriffinwords's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
tense
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
So glad I finally finished this amazing duology. Enemies to lovers with powerful character arcs! Amazing food descriptions! Court intrigue and rebel magic and even some pirates! If you’re a fan of The Witchlands or Serpent & Dove, I beg you to read Incendiary and Illusionary!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Death
Moderate: Torture, Violence, and Murder
maple_dove's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
I binged this book in 1-2 days but by the time I was finished reading, I just felt a little disappointed. This book was great at keeping me hooked but it felt a little underwhelming.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Murder
Moderate: Blood, War, Sexual content, Gore, and Torture
Minor: Child death, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Fade-to-black non-explicit sexual content, PTSD-like symptoms (graphic)caidyn's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
tense
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
4.0
What a great conclusion to this duology. I especially loved the epilogue and how the tone of the story changed as it went on. But that epilogue? Ugh. I'd really love to see more written in this world -- more about the future than anything else.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, War, and Xenophobia
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