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emilywemily6 's review for:
Blood Over Bright Haven
by M.L. Wang
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
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:
Complicated
I loved this standalone fantasy! The integration of the magic system, politics, and culture was fascinating and felt really original. The big reveal happened early enough in the story that it really shaped the characters and how they decided to deal with the repercussions. The themes were a bit heavy handed, and the overall feel of the book leaned a little YA because of it. I wanted more subtlety, especially since there were a lot of intense ideas that connected with our own day and age (misogyny, racism, imbalance of power in government, etc.). Such a good book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Racism, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Cursing, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Violence, Police brutality, Gaslighting
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Death of parent, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail