thatbookishwriter23's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
My father used to say that oppression isn’t a finite state. It’s a weight that is carried until it becomes too heavy, and then it is thrown off. Not without struggle, not without pain, but he believed the weight would always, always be fought and overcome. -Val, Ch 33, pg 259
Loved the relationship between the two sisters. Although I felt like Serina had more character development than Nomi. And I can't see Nomi with Malachi at ALL. I also though she trusted and put faith into Asa waaayy too quickly.
On the other hand, it was really nice seeing Serina go from this obedient, submissive, lady to a fierce, independent, leader. It was nice getting to know all the ladies and seeing them work together and sacrifice themselves to over throw their oppressor. I liked Serina's relationship with Val. I also love the feminist message of this book and how they never put men down make the woman look good.
I really like this book and I will be reading the sequel. I just kinda wish this wasn't a duology, I'm gonna miss these sisters and reading about their journey.
Loved the relationship between the two sisters. Although I felt like Serina had more character development than Nomi. And I can't see Nomi with Malachi at ALL. I also though she trusted and put faith into Asa waaayy too quickly.
On the other hand, it was really nice seeing Serina go from this obedient, submissive, lady to a fierce, independent, leader. It was nice getting to know all the ladies and seeing them work together and sacrifice themselves to over throw their oppressor. I liked Serina's relationship with Val. I also love the feminist message of this book and how they never put men down make the woman look good.
I really like this book and I will be reading the sequel. I just kinda wish this wasn't a duology, I'm gonna miss these sisters and reading about their journey.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Sexism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Grief and Sexual assault
thefirstadventure's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book paints a dystopia which is very patriarchal and misogynistic. The book has strong feminist messaging, implying that there is something to be learned about our world from this dystopia. It is quite hamfisted In the moral of the story, but a fun read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Violence, and Misogyny
Moderate: Rape
bookcaptivated's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, Blood, Gore, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Misogyny
Moderate: Death of parent, Gun violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Sexual assault, Classism, and Suicide
shellybelly's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Homophobia, Grief, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny, Lesbophobia, Kidnapping, Forced institutionalization, and Emotional abuse
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