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curious_artifact_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
ks0113's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
pyiab's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
3.25
megdconway's review against another edition
medium-paced
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Violence, and Torture
Moderate: Slavery, Trafficking, Fire/Fire injury, Death, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Racial slurs, Death of parent, Grief, and Child abuse
kotareadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
slow-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
4.25
This sequel is incredible and I really loved it - I really only have two complaints. 1 is the pacing - it took me forever to get through the first half of the book. Once I got about 60-70% of the way, I could hardly put it down, but it took me a long time to get there. 2 is the ending! There’s so many loose ends, so many things left unfinished. The literal ending is cool but still leaves a lot unsaid and it would’ve been nice to see it rather than what we got. Really left a lot to be desired.
sharknato's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
A great story with excellent characters. I would love more books to tell about what happens later, and I was literally thinking just that when the hyena jumped in and gave her epilogue. That was incredibly unique and heartfelt, I loved it. I might have cried a little.
corvingreene's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I wanted to love this more than I did. Conceptually, I did love it, and I liked how the series resolved at the end. The use of the griot as a frame narrative was excellent, and the magic and mythology was wonderful, but the experience of reading it felt like a slog. So much happens in a relatively short amount of time, and I almost wish the series had been longer so we could have gotten to know the characters better.
itskiki's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
missychristo's review against another edition
adventurous
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts