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swiftieinbetweenpages'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Torture
jjamieww's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
If you want a romance in a dystopian genre between a dark brooding man who’s a murder/torturer and a woman who is different than other girls this is it. Enjoy ;)
Graphic: Torture and Violence
backitupmoony's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Torture, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcohol
kalefactory's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Torture, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
Minor: Animal death, Abandonment, and Alcohol
karydiazc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Maybe...
I guess I'll collect my thoughts and then proceed the rant...
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Torture and Pandemic/Epidemic
natraf_reads'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
The banter!!!! The enemies to friends /wanna be lovers ?!
The trials!!!! The love triangle!!!! The fucked up king with horrible genocidal views!!!!
Everything. This book had me in so deep. Buying the second book asap.
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Genocide, and Torture
pagebypaigebks's review against another edition
4.0
I'd like to thank Simon & Schuster for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
I've also posted this review on Instagram and my blog.
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Content Warnings: violence, death, gore, torture, grief, panic attacks
This book is romantasy in full force! The world-building was intriguing and immediately transported me into a dark and dangerous kingdom. The idea of a trial involving subjects from different areas of the kingdom reminded me of The Hunger Games and the intensity of the trials did not disappoint. There was a lot of action and interesting fight scenes that were nicely balanced with slower character developing scenes. I liked how we followed Paedyn, one of the few magicless people in this world where magic is everything. That said, the magical powers of each of the main and side characters were intriguing to learn about and seemed to fit their personalities perfectly. I enjoyed how Paedyn and Kai each grew and developed throughout this first book. I only wish that we got to see their relationships with the side characters develop more. Before reading this book I had heard a lot about the great enemies-to-lovers romance and it did not disappoint! It was one of the few romantasies I've read lately where the main characters are actually enemies in terms of politics and worldviews. The banter and tension were great and the slow-burn romance was paced perfectly. We're left with an intense cliffhanger ending so I am very intrigued to see what will happen next and to explore other parts of the kingdom. I recommend Powerless to fans of The Hunger Games and the enemies-to-lovers trope!
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Violence, and Grief
ellavlind's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
Men de hindra mig inte från att ge den många stjärnor för asså jag älskade hur de prata med varan, hur det alltid hände nått och vad som hände. Gillar dehär med trials och sånt och asså tensionen mellan Paeydn och Kai…. Don’t get me started. 100% kär i Kai. Tror största anledningen till att jag ger den så många stjärnor är för Kai hahah. Grät när Adena dog och att de hade brutit hennes fingrar… usch. Gillade alla trial moment men tyckte nog om den första mest men de är nog bara för att man fick så mycket av Pae och Kai. Blandade känslor kring Kitt i slutet, vet inte riktigt vad jag ska tro men han börjar bli mer som sin pappa är ju tydligt. Så bra plot twist att stackars mini Kai va den som döda Pae’s pappa.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racism, Torture, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Pandemic/Epidemic
hkajer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, and Death of parent
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Police brutality, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
moonylovesstars'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
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail