The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
kaziaroo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Alcohol, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Death, and Homophobia
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Murder, Pregnancy, Vomit, and Rape
Several detailed descriptions of handling and eating meat (both fresh and cooked).noodletheriddle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Rape and Blood
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Miscarriage
talonsontypewriters's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Sexual assault, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Ableism, Gaslighting, and Rape
Moderate: Body shaming, Cannibalism, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Xenophobia, Body horror, Grief, and Sexism
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic, War, Alcohol, Child death, Miscarriage, Death of parent, Slavery, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, and Homophobia
mustnotblink'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? It's complicated
3.0
I normally do not have a problem reading story lines featuring abusive and manipulative men, but
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Sexism, Classism, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Violence, Xenophobia, Racism, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, and Infidelity
Minor: Miscarriage, Slavery, and Domestic abuse
tea_tamai's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
4*
On a reread, I still enjoyed the book as a continuation of the Elderling universe and a build up for this series, but I think it can't compare with the joy I got from (re)reading Fitz' stories and the liveship trader series.
4.5*
I am glad to continue in Hobbs' Realm of Elderlings Saga. I was hesitant at first due to the new cast of main characters, but I have to say I enjoyed it none the less. The small cameos of beloved characters from the older books made me really happy! Though it is sometimes slow and more of a build up to the next part of the series, I still found it really captivating.
Graphic: Blood, Ableism, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Sexual violence
Minor: Slavery, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy