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jstilts's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
There are interesting and sometimes distressing themes introduced, including the deportation of refugees and minorities, forced institutionalisation and medical experimentation - all new to this book, which for a final is very welcome.
As for the ending, it kept me on my toes right to the very finish - I've not read much fantasy for a very long time, and while I think this pretty much played to it's own rules there was a lot introduced in the final half of this book, so I can't honestly say I feel completely happy there was a through-line from the first to the last book... and looking back there are perhaps a few rather convenient coincidences along the way. Still, I highly recommend the series as a whole!
Graphic: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, and Deportation
Moderate: Ableism, Body horror, Death, Infertility, Murder, and Dysphoria
Minor: Terminal illness
pobi'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
3.0
Moderate: Infertility, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Medical trauma, and Murder
Minor: Homophobia
melodei3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Infertility and Blood
Moderate: Death, Violence, Forced institutionalization, and Grief
Minor: Terminal illness
dorianablu83's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
omg in love with this series.
I'm in love with Ophelia.
I'm in love with Thorn.
I'm in love with Archibald.
I'm in love with all of the main characters and many "side" characters oh my lord.
It was really good, its clear this book was a bit rushed but tbh I loved it either way.
while I would appreciate seeing ophelia's travel in the end, I don't necessarily think there's a need for another book.
i was so scared to read this last book but in the end it didn't leave me such a bitter taste on my tongue.
I enjoyed this series so much I doubt I'll ever like a book series as much again.
Thank you Christelle Dabos for making me addicted to a tall, grumpy, really blond guy, I didn't really need another obsession to my list but I'm thankful I stumbled upon this series. <3
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Infertility, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Terminal illness and Grief
Minor: Homophobia
japanasi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
the writing style is still amazing imo, and I wish there was more of this universe and characters I could read
but the story was all over the place in this volume? so many plotlines were introduced but then only slightly touched and not much expanded on
plus for the blurb stating ophelia and thorn would be “as united as they’d never been before” there was a severe lack of them together which was a huge letdown, as the scenes with the two of them together were great
I HATE open endings
and I can’t believe I’m being robbed of ophelia introducing thorn to her family properly after everything that’s happened and the relationship they’ve developed; bye
they both deserved better a better ending ☹️
it wasn’t all bad but it left me feeling unsatisfied in a lot of areas
Moderate: Ableism, Infertility, Mental illness, and Violence
Minor: Death and Terminal illness
grimmdark'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? No
3.75
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Infertility, Torture, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Confinement, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Dysphoria, and Classism
Minor: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Blood, Dementia, Stalking, Abandonment, and War