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monica0309's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, and Torture
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Murder, Confinement, and Kidnapping
scarlett_f's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Torture, Blood, Emotional abuse, Violence, Medical trauma, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Gore, Grief, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
hannibanani29'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
4.5
Graphic: Torture, Sexual content, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Murder, Blood, Physical abuse, Child abuse, and Death
Minor: Rape, War, Grief, Misogyny, Infidelity, Drug use, and Alcohol
glass_carousel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
One of the things I enjoyed most about this book was that we got to learn so much more about Slade and his past. A lot of his past thus far has been left a mystery and I really like that we, and Auren, got to learn so much more about him. It was nice that Auren and Slade both acknowledged that they don’t really know much about each other. They are for the most part (very well acquainted) strangers, especially since Auren was still learning so much about herself and who she is after years of abuse. Auren’s journey of self-discovery and acceptance throughout this book and how it was mirrored by her use and acceptance of her powers was great to finally see after several books of her experiencing a lot of abuse and self-doubt. <i>Glow</i> was very much a transitional book, but even with this obstacle, Raven Kennedy still found a way to provide a compelling narrative that served a purpose to the characters.
I usually am not a huge fan of the random POVs from minor side characters that happen throughout the book. I will be fully engaged in the main storyline until the chapter ends and I am forced into the head of a character that I don’t really care about. Despite my dislike of POV jumping, I really enjoyed the blossoming romance between
Overall, I really enjoyed this sequel and cannot wait to read the next installment.
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Confinement
Minor: Rape, War, and Body horror
mads_reads_books's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Violence, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Addiction, Death, War, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, Torture, Drug abuse, and Confinement
soniajoy98's review against another edition
- 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
2.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Misogyny, Murder, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, and War
Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Trafficking
Minor: Animal cruelty and Xenophobia