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A review by shandyt
Golden Son by Pierce Brown
4.0
4.5 stars.
While I missed the closeness and immediacy of the first book's Institute setting, this book improved upon the first in almost every way. My only major complaint is that
One thing I appreciate about this book is the evolution away from many of the homophobic insults of the last book. Whether you chalk it up to the characters no longer being teenagers, or the author's growth, it's a relief that not every other word is "pixie." Like, Pierce Brown wasn't fooling anybody with that slur. We know what it means. Additionally, in this book, we begin to see Darrow's emotional walls come down. Experiencing his love for his friends helps the reader love him, in turn. And in this house, we stan deep, emotional male bonding! We love to see it!
While I missed the closeness and immediacy of the first book's Institute setting, this book improved upon the first in almost every way. My only major complaint is that
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Darrow spent half the book thinking I should really do something about Roque, and kept thinking that, all the way up till Roque stabbed him in the back. But he never. Actually. Did. ANYTHING. Until it was too late. Gah!One thing I appreciate about this book is the evolution away from many of the homophobic insults of the last book. Whether you chalk it up to the characters no longer being teenagers, or the author's growth, it's a relief that not every other word is "pixie." Like, Pierce Brown wasn't fooling anybody with that slur. We know what it means. Additionally, in this book, we begin to see Darrow's emotional walls come down. Experiencing his love for his friends helps the reader love him, in turn. And in this house, we stan deep, emotional male bonding! We love to see it!