phoxyphoenix's review against another edition
2.5
Graphic: Blood, Stalking, and Death
Moderate: Murder, Racism, Violence, Sexism, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
mouthy_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Death, Rape, and Blood
readsbymoonlight's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Violence and Blood
Minor: Death and Murder
bookishromantics'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? No
3.0
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Gore, and Death
Moderate: Stalking and Sexual assault
Minor: Racial slurs
gattolinos_nerdy_nook'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
4.25
The cast of characters are from all walks of life ad backgrounds. All of them have their own stories to tell, which made the interactions a lot more compelling as you start to theories who they are, where they come from, and what they are hiding.
The story also lends itself to a bit of theorising what was happening and even second guessing myself about it being a magical realism. This book did a lot of setup for the series, but also worked its own plot. It feels like it was written like a prequel, especially the with the ending.
I am very excited to pick up the sequel and see where this story goes. I recommend this for anyone who wants to read a historical book with gothic vibes. It does an excellent job of setting that sort of tone and mood.
Graphic: Death
Minor: Slavery, Xenophobia, and Racism
lousnewchapter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Moderate: Blood, Death, Gore, Grief, Violence, Injury/injury detail, and Murder
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Stalking
itz_lmz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Rape and Death
siglerbooknook's review
- 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
Graphic: Death, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
Minor: Death of parent and Abandonment
mermay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Graphic: Blood, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Torture, and Violence
Minor: Rape, Racism, Sexism, and Stalking
darbyl'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Death, Sexual violence, Murder, Sexual assault, and Blood