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theaubby's review
I had a hard time getting into the story. I don't know if I was missing it or if it just wasn't there yet, but it felt like there wasn't a lot of context for the world. I'm sure it would've been explained but I hadn't developed any kind of attachment to the main character and eventually just got bored.
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Rape and Sexual content
macmannwood's review
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Cannibalism, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, War, and Injury/Injury detail
softieghost's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Star Eater was quite enjoyable. The world is something new (not your typical vaguely historical fantasy) and the magical concepts were engaging. I was continually surprised by the author's creativity in world building.
On the downside, the book was a bit dense and there is a huge cast of characters. Now, the author helpfully gives you a list on the first page of everyone you need to know, but it still felt a bit jumbled.
There were times a character would say "X person fights for OUR side" and I 1) couldn't remember who that person was and 2) couldn't remember what "that side" wanted.
Main character seems a bit lost even up to the end as well. I never got the sense that she truly knew what she was fighting for.
On the downside, the book was a bit dense and there is a huge cast of characters. Now, the author helpfully gives you a list on the first page of everyone you need to know, but it still felt a bit jumbled.
There were times a character would say "X person fights for OUR side" and I 1) couldn't remember who that person was and 2) couldn't remember what "that side" wanted.
Main character seems a bit lost even up to the end as well. I never got the sense that she truly knew what she was fighting for.
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Cannibalism, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
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