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relin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, and War
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexism, and Kidnapping
Minor: Ableism and Vomit
juliettewood's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicide, Torture, and Vomit
Minor: Gore
saramarinho'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Physical abuse, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
aniwisniewski's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Gore, and Gaslighting
Minor: Incest, Infertility, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Trafficking
maira_h's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Zarrah and Keris were pretty average, to be honest. Zarrah was described as a well known warrior/ general but not much of her skills was being displayed. Same with Keris, he was said to be really clever but not much of his wit was being showcased. Their relationship was not really believable nor memorable, to me. They were constantly mentioning their desire for each other to the point that it felt more like lust rather than love– not that there's anything wrong with lust but I would have preferred more of an emotional connection first. (There was a spicy scene that took place through a window and I was a bit put off by it, to be honest.)
The plot at least was enjoyable to read about, mostly because this book took place right at the end of The Bridge Kingdom and spanned throughout the timeline of The Traitor Queen. Seeing glimpses of Aren and Lara was super fun. They stole the show even when they were not the main characters. Other than that, since we already knew what happened, I wasn't really surprised or shocked by certain revelations.
I was contemplating whether to continue on with the series but the last 3 chapters of the book was pretty interesting, so I guess l'll give the next one a chance.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and War
mandilion's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Physical abuse, Violence, Kidnapping, War, and Classism
sami_leigh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Gore and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Gaslighting, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide and Death of parent