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lunep's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
This one has been my favorite of the 4 I've read so far. I think what made me like it more than the first and second one was that it wasn't as slow at the beginning, those two were characterized by the fact that the expeditions took quite a while to start (specially on the first one, on account that it's, well, the first one, and as it's memoirs ofc we're getting the childhood and teenage years of the protagonist to set the scene), and while this one had a small section that might be considered slow, it passed very quickly, and the expedition itself started very quickly (the third one is a whole other story and I was straight up bored at a time so that's why it's the lowest rated one, but I still enjoyed it)
Also I find it extremely funny that on the last book it was clear to us that Suhail was Isabella's new love interest and I felt very meh about him (I liked him all right, but I didn't feel super excited about their upcoming romance, at least not until the end, when I started to warm up to him bc tbf, they are, in fact, made for each other), but then this book started and I was SO excited about them meeting again and <i>those</i> scenes towards the end of the third part?? I was screaming. If I ever were to write a modern au, everyone lives fanfic, Isabella, Jacob and Suhail would be poly, bc I can't imagine choosing one of them, I love them both (and I love Tom too but I do like how his relationship and Isabella's is only one of friendship bc MEN AND WOMEN CAN BE FRIENDS DAMMNIT, but I also kind of ship them...sometimes...in a weird way)
Also I find it extremely funny that on the last book it was clear to us that Suhail was Isabella's new love interest and I felt very meh about him (I liked him all right, but I didn't feel super excited about their upcoming romance, at least not until the end, when I started to warm up to him bc tbf, they are, in fact, made for each other), but then this book started and I was SO excited about them meeting again and <i>those</i> scenes towards the end of the third part?? I was screaming. If I ever were to write a modern au, everyone lives fanfic, Isabella, Jacob and Suhail would be poly, bc I can't imagine choosing one of them, I love them both (and I love Tom too but I do like how his relationship and Isabella's is only one of friendship bc MEN AND WOMEN CAN BE FRIENDS DAMMNIT, but I also kind of ship them...sometimes...in a weird way)
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Death, and Murder
Minor: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Xenophobia, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Cannibalism, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Alcohol, War, and Classism
valpyre's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
this was probably my favorite installment of the entire series. there was a lot more emotional development and exploration that really drew me in, so the writing was much more my taste. it also finally answered a question that was pretty much spurring me to continue reading the series at all i.e. suhail being lady trent's enigmatic husband!! the romantic development between these two was just so wonderful and enjoyable for me . the continued scientific and historical studies and discoveries were interesting as well -- i think there was a good narrative balance in this book overall, as i found the earlier installments quite dry. this was definitely scintillating memoir material.
Moderate: Violence and Kidnapping
Minor: Animal death
achingallover's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Vomit, and Kidnapping
ellanarose's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Blood
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, and Kidnapping
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