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nikki_saulnier'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
4.25
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Violence, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Slavery, Terminal illness, and Pregnancy
avacadosocks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Fatphobia
Minor: Gore
valjeanval's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Body shaming, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
onthesamepage's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I think the biggest issue is how easy and convenient everything feels. A large portion of this book is spent on the gang getting back together, and we're constantly told that the Wyld is so dangerous that it's almost suicidal to consider going there. For all that they are old and very worried about how they'll survive the journey, they don't seem to land in anything they can't handle. I don't even necessarily see that their age is hampering them. Not that the journey is super smooth, but I guess I was expecting more disasters? I felt like they got through it way too easy, and that was kind of the theme for the entire book for me: our heroes, conveniently, win against all odds, every single time. Nothing has consequences:
There are a few amusing moments, but I wouldn't say the book is over the top hilarious or anything. The moments that resonated most with me were the ones where Gabe was stepping up for his daughter. Some of those were really touching, and I liked getting to see him go all out to try and save her.
The last 20% really picks up. Overall, an enjoyable read if you're looking for something a little less serious.
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Child death, Genocide, Rape, and Sexual assault
skyeuqx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Gore, Infidelity, and Cannibalism
kliberty21'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
Clay Cooper is a fantastic lead, who is so human and relatable, and the entire group is just incredibly unique and I loved their interactions together along the journey.
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Physical abuse, Terminal illness, and Cannibalism
vivavia'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
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
ollie_again's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, and War
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Cannibalism, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Genocide, Homophobia, and Slavery
seanml's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Cannibalism
mmefish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
“Kings of the Wyld” is something of a fantasy equivalent to Becky Chambers’ Wayfarer series: everyone is a friend, nothing truly bad happens, and you can be sure there is a happy ending waiting.
P.S. “Clay let out a breath he didn't know he'd been holding.”
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Animal death and Domestic abuse
Minor: Animal cruelty