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tldrjune's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
thebrainlair's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
timinbc's review against another edition
5.0
Where got good review, lah?
There's so much crammed into this not-very-long novel.
Good plot, good fantasy aspects, a very credible lead characters, but most of all I liked all the Manglish details*, the variable names people use for each other, the ties of duty and family, and more.
* although after years of reading New York authors, it was odd to see "... enough already!"
Jess wasn't super-capable all among. The bad guys weren't entirely bad. Just enough action. Character development. Comments on society, but never directly as lectures.
Thoroughly enjoyable.
There's so much crammed into this not-very-long novel.
Good plot, good fantasy aspects, a very credible lead characters, but most of all I liked all the Manglish details*, the variable names people use for each other, the ties of duty and family, and more.
* although after years of reading New York authors, it was odd to see "... enough already!"
Jess wasn't super-capable all among. The bad guys weren't entirely bad. Just enough action. Character development. Comments on society, but never directly as lectures.
Thoroughly enjoyable.
solarpunkwitch's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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
teaskate's review against another edition
dark
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? It's complicated
3.0
Was not as hooked as I hopped I would be. The premises and the beginning were pretty interesting. But it went a bit downhill from that. I did like the characters and it was interesting to learn something new about a culture. Thank you :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Homophobia, and Murder
lanid's review against another edition
mysterious
- 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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Sexual violence, Violence, Domestic abuse, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Blood, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Xenophobia
monfernx94's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
vampire_burrito's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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? No
3.0
it was good but there was something missing. the dynamic between the main character and her grandma was very fun to read. it was a lot darker than I expected though so definitely check trigger warnings. the ending was very well done in my opinion and I think that leaving it open was a creative decision that i really like.
telcontar2901's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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