dennyabraham's review against another edition
2.0
couldn't really relate to the characters. felt like a prologue to a different series. worldbuilding suggests that whatever series it is will be interesting
tayloreve07's review against another edition
The ending of this one ruined my life and I am unsure I will be able to go on
odeocowboys's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.25
lucrezi's review against another edition
5.0
very upsetting but a very good read to end my dry spell. i wrote up notes from my highlights and damn is it long. maybe i'll put it up tomorrow idk
roseybot's review against another edition
3.0
I basically knew where this was going to go because of the person who told me to read it (yes, years ago, I'M SORRY), and I think knowing the ending kind of set me up to care less about the characters. I found the style to be not something I'm super into as well, so this was just alright, unfortunately.
enbyglitch's review against another edition
5.0
Wild, brutal, genius.
Central focus or no, this book has a lot to demonstrate about the nature of empires and colonialism. I'll certainly be looking at history in new ways.
Love this book for lgbt+ representation and bringing to light the ways in which persecution can be total and inescapable. Love that it never explains more than it needs to; and am utterly impressed by any fantasy world that can captivate me without a single depiction of magic (yet?)
Going to need a breather, but already looking forward to the sequels!
Central focus or no, this book has a lot to demonstrate about the nature of empires and colonialism. I'll certainly be looking at history in new ways.
Love this book for lgbt+ representation and bringing to light the ways in which persecution can be total and inescapable. Love that it never explains more than it needs to; and am utterly impressed by any fantasy world that can captivate me without a single depiction of magic (yet?)
Going to need a breather, but already looking forward to the sequels!
kfair's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
daftplague's review against another edition
3.0
A gluttonous tale of politics, power, strategy, revenge, and self. I found myself racing beside Baru as fast as her choices for survival and success. A complex and subversive story woven with intrigue
clishaye's review against another edition
5.0
I’m not sure I could ever recover from this book, halfway through I was so excited to recommend it to friends I thought would enjoy it and now I just think it would be cruel. This book tore me apart and I hated it as much as I loved it. I am undone and unsure how tom continue. But I need to know the rest of Baru’s story. Need the heartache I’m sure Seth is going to provide.