samchase112's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Alcohol
Moderate: Murder and Alcoholism
Minor: Slavery and War
theslowreadernumber5's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Self harm, Stalking, Torture, War, and Addiction
reddeddy'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? Yes
4.0
overall a solid sequel, and im so looking forward to the last one, especially after that cliffhanger…i mainly had issues with some of the character development, especially Lila, because i feel like she doesn’t get the same kind of nuance as Kell or even Rhy, especially with everything going on, it feels like she doesn’t ever get the same emotional depth the others do, but hopefully in the next book she will!
Graphic: Kidnapping, Murder, Gore, Injury/injury detail, Toxic relationship, Violence, Toxic friendship, Body horror, Self harm, Emotional abuse, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Death
Moderate: Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Alcohol, Classism, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Ableism, Confinement, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Cursing, Dysphoria, Grief, Torture, and Sexual assault
Minor: Mental illness, Religious bigotry, Bullying, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical trauma, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Dementia, Misogyny, and War
claudiamacpherson'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? Yes
4.5
Spoiler
I loved the tension between Lila and Kell when they kept narrowly missing each other (the shop! Kell coming by to pay off her debt...but really to see if she’s come back!!). I liked how Schwab didn’t force them together too soon, which would feel out of character for them. I also liked the Rhy/Alucard pairing, though I’d love to see a bit more backstory for them and their history together. I also hope to see more of the Grey London storyline, because I liked Ned and his curiosity in this book.Spoiler
Cliffhanger, which is to be expected from the second book in a trilogy. Hopefully I can get my hands on the next book soon!Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Injury/injury detail, Kidnapping, and Violence
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Murder, and Suicidal thoughts
valeria_gzz's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Spoiler
OH MY GOSH I TOTALLY SAW THAT COMING BUT THE EXECUTION WAS AMAZING!!!Spoiler
(now I see why she had to be written as an “I’m not like most girls” character though so I won’t count points off for that).Spoiler
BUT WOW WHAT AN AMAZING ENDING and I totally saw that coming as soon as it was mentioned that she had a fake eye.Moderate: Alcoholism and Self harm
jinglesmell1337's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.5
Minor: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Violence, Murder, Kidnapping, Injury/injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Death, and Cursing