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errie's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Torture, Body horror, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse
nicklybear's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Gore, Violence, Death of parent, Religious bigotry, Body horror, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, and Mental illness
shadowspinner's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Moderate: Animal death, Violence, and Death
ceruleanseas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is a fast-paced novella with excellent world-building and character development. The author reveals Dymitr's secrets one by one as he gets closer to his goal, sliding in perspectives of the other characters along the way,
Thanks to Tor and Netgalley for providing an ARC of this book.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Genocide, Suicide attempt, Violence, Murder, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Grief, Medical content, Terminal illness, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Child death
Minor: Antisemitism
gondorgirl's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Torture, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Religious bigotry, Blood, Body horror, Gore, and Death
esme_bonner'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? It's complicated
5.0
Filled with Polish folklore, big emotions, and familial duty, Roth fits so much into this book, and all of it is handled brilliantly. I was consumed by this, and didn't want it to end. I don't know if this will become a bigger series, but I live in hope!
I adored Dymitr, and the relationships he built. In so little time, and with so few opportunities, Roth crafts a character who is heart-breaking, strong, sad, intriguing, and utterly beautiful. Niko and Ala, similarly, are wonderfully penned, compelling, and devastating. To create 3 characters, each with such personal and relatable sorrow, and have each of them be equally lovable is a feat by itself - Roth also manages to build an exciting and fresh quest around them.
I haven't read anything quite like this before, at once dropped in the middle of an adventure, and at the end of one, and yet, somehow, at the start of one. This felt like the liminal space before the beginning of an epic book, the parts you are spoon-fed in intense flashback, and I loved that. I would love to return to Dymitr's Chicago.
Graphic: Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
This book centres around supernatural creatures, and a 'Holy Order' who kill them. There is violence throughout.btwnprintedpgs's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
In such a short time, this story built a rich, paranormal underbelly within modern-day Chicago; made me care immensely about its characters and get emotional over them; and tied together the fates of three people who seemingly have nothing in common other than being relative outsiders within their communities. I loved the writing and the depth we got from the characters despite the format of the story (or because of the format of the story?). The mythological depth was also well done - not too info dumpy, but enough that you understand each class/race so that you care and you can follow.
Am I back in my Veronica Roth era? Who knows. But I am now a huge fan of this book.
TW: death, mutilation, violence, murder, injury detail, alcohol, blood; mentions death of a parent, death of a child
eARC gifted via Edelweiss by Tor Books in exchange for an honest review.
Graphic: Death, Murder, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcohol and Blood
Minor: Child death and Death of parent
devynreadsnovels's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Violence, Death of parent, Drug use, Animal death, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Body horror, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Animal cruelty, Alcohol, and Toxic relationship
pewterwolf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
***eProof gifted by UK publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review/reaction***
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Gore, Death, Body horror, and Violence
Moderate: Suicide and Death of parent
thecanadianbookworm's review against another edition
- 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
I love how much depth of character, and world building they can have in such a short time.
This novella is one of the best I've ever read, and I don't say that lightly considering I rarely enjoy urban fantasy.
Dymitr's story, told in the span of 2 days, is beautiful and haunting. I absolutely adored the dynamic between him, Ala and Niko!
The lore? Wow. I would absolutely LOVE to see more books in this world.
If you like dark, gritty, well built yet fast paced fantasy: be sure to check this out.
I won't summarize more than the synopsis does, because I truly think the best way to enjoy this story is by going in blind.
Graphic: Self harm and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood, Grief, and Violence
Minor: Death, Gore, Genocide, War, and Death of parent