The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
izzygyrl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Minor: War, Death of parent, Blood, Torture, Animal death, Abandonment, Death, and Adult/minor relationship
orchidlilly's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Confinement, Grief, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Ableism, Emotional abuse, War, Xenophobia, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping, Stalking, Torture, Classism, Forced institutionalization, Misogyny, Racism, Death of parent, Body horror, and Bullying
Minor: Colonisation and Abandonment
kristyderp's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
 There are a lot of characters, so keep them all straight in my mind, I made a list so I can keep track of who is who and what they look like.
Moderate: Abandonment, Grief, Pregnancy, Blood, Child abuse, War, Child death, Death, Gore, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Murder, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Confinement, Gaslighting, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Violence, and Torture
wolfiegrrrl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
After losing her friends' trust, Tsunami is propelled forward on a personal journey that calls into question her leadership skills and never quite forgets the fact that she is still conflicted about killing that feral SeaWing in Scarlet's arena. She likes feeling strong and intimidating, but she struggles to understand why her friends are scared of that strength when she is just trying to keep them safe in the only way she knows how (in a way that runs interestingly parallel to Kestrel). And after being held prisoner underground for her entire life so far, she had latched onto the childlike idea that being royalty (and a dragonet of prophecy) is a form of freedom where she gives the orders and everyone else follows without question - except now she may end up under the watchful talon of yet another overbearing guardian!
The story sets Tsunami up for a hard lesson about how leadership requires communication and teamwork, and how sometimes talking and really listening is more effective than intimidation tactics. After all, learning to be less impulsive and value working as a group are strengths in and of themselves! The burden of responsibility is much lighter when shared, especially when that burden is a prophecy that has been called into question yet again. This time, readers are prompted to wonder just how authentic this prophecy is when seemingly every party with an interest in upholding it appears to have ulterior motives.
Graphic: Gore, Murder, Death, Blood, Confinement, and Violence
Moderate: Child death, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent, Abandonment, Classism, and Animal death