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mattiedancer's reviews
116 reviews
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
- Those who read books one to seven of The Wheel of Time and are able to overlook some misogyny
- Toxic relationships, blood, gore, abuse, domestic abuse, war, sexual assault, rape, toxic friendships, gaslighting, misogyny, sexism, death, murder, injury, injury detail, sexual harassment, emotional abuse, slavery, animal death
Graphic: Torture, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Toxic friendship, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, War, Gore, Death, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Slavery, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexism, and Animal death
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
- Those who read book one to five of The Wheel of Time and are able to overlook some misogyny
- Toxic relationships, blood, gore, abuse, domestic abuse, war, sexual assault, rape, toxic friendships, gaslighting, misogyny, sexism, death, murder, injury, injury detail, sexual harassment, emotional abuse, slavery,
Graphic: Fatphobia, Murder, Slavery, Violence, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Gore, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Torture, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Domestic abuse, War, Sexual assault, Rape, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Self harm
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
- Those looking for a “lighter” read about death and grief
- Those looking for a bit of summer escapism into Italy with some serious topics
Graphic: Grief, Chronic illness, Cancer, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Death, Medical content, Terminal illness, Abandonment, Death of parent, and Infidelity
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
- Fans of Jane Austen
- Those who like spin-offs and retellings.
Graphic: Gaslighting, Death of parent, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Child death, Classism, Death, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Infidelity
- 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
- Fans of King Arthur retellings – with twists
- Those looking for a light fantasy-esque novel with LGBTQIA+ vibes
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Gaslighting, Blood, War, Excrement, Vomit, Physical abuse, Biphobia, Classism, Violence, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Death of parent, Outing, Sexism, Gore, and Misogyny
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
- Someone who really loved City of Nightmares and doesn’t mind the idea of an unpolished book in the same world.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Blood, Child death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, and Violence
- 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
4.5
- Fans of The Old Kingdom
- Fans of Garth Nix
- Fans of truly interesting fantasy/sci-fi worlds and short stories.
Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, Violence, Gaslighting, Animal cruelty, Racial slurs, Emotional abuse, Animal death, Sexism, Death of parent, and Misogyny
5.0
- Anyone who grew up in Alberta
- Fans of solid poetry with an emotional kick
- Death, drowning, death of parent, grief, alcoholism, alcohol
Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Grief, Death, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
- Fans of easy-to-read romantic fantasy novels
- Someone looking for a book of fae and faeries
- Someone looking for fun over too much worldbuilding and substance.
Graphic: Abandonment, Vomit, Animal death, Sexual content, War, Violence, Blood, Murder, Abortion, Alcohol, Death of parent, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Child death, Pregnancy, Chronic illness, Classism, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Suicidal thoughts, Miscarriage, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Infidelity, Grief, and Gore
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
- Fans of high-fantasy worlds
- Readers looking for a semi-young adult read that is deep and interesting
- Those who have read and liked Sabriel
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Death of parent, Body horror, Murder, Violence, Gore, Animal death, Child death, Gaslighting, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail