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allisonsmith120's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
readwithria's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Another issue I had with this book was the romance subplot between Levi and Enne.
All in all, this trilogy was entertaining but not one that I would strongly recommend. However, it does do a great job of being gay and doing crime.
Graphic: Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
olivialandryxo's review
- 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
5.0
Foody expertly managed the main plot and all of the subplots, always keeping the story intriguing. There were five narrators and numerous side characters, but I was never bored or confused. Even when I was reading from someone’s perspective that didn’t interest me as much as Enne’s or Levi’s, I was entertained. By the end of the book, I was invested in literally everyone’s lives and relationships and well-being.
And speaking of Enne and Levi, oh my god, these two. I can’t put into words how much pain they caused me as I read this book. The miscommunication and repressed feelings and angst and yearning were nearly the end of me. You know how in the movie Moana, when Heihei realizes they’re on a boat in the middle of the ocean, he just screams and screams? That was me internally every time Enne and Levi almost made up, almost made out, and then got interrupted somehow or upset with each other. As if the intensity of the situation wasn’t stressful enough, I was also suffering from all of the romantic and sexual tension between these two.
I loved this book so much. Even though it was frequently painful, it also reminded me why I loved the series. I can confidently say these books are on my all-time favorites list, and the characters will always hold a special place in my heart. Please read The Shadow Game trilogy; just make sure to buckle in first, ‘cause it’s a wild ride.
Representation
- Black bisexual protagonist
- side characters of color
- queer side characters (includes gay, lesbian and bisexual rep)
- two sapphic side romances (f/f)
- achillean side romance (m/m)
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Grief
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
One character has PTSD and another has depression. Both are noticeably present but not a major focus of the story.kassidyreads's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Grief
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide