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A review by aleilvandrea
Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I’m a bit surprised that some people are triggered by the political content in this book, especially since it’s about trying to dismantle a xenophobic system.
Additionally, with all the explicit content (which, at least in the Italian version, has a trigger warning in the author’s note) in this book, I’m confused how a mere mention of a pegging scene could be considered “scandalous.”
There were some things that left me perplexed, but overall, I enjoyed this book.
Additionally, with all the explicit content (which, at least in the Italian version, has a trigger warning in the author’s note) in this book, I’m confused how a mere mention of a pegging scene could be considered “scandalous.”
There were some things that left me perplexed, but overall, I enjoyed this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, War, Classism, Deportation
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Abortion, Abandonment, Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcoholism, Cursing, Vomit, Alcohol