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aseel_reads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
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
4.25
For the first part of the book, I was very confused about the plot but I was here for the vibes! Using witches to talk about sexism, racism, transpobia etc is a sure fire way to make me love a book. But as it kept going, I saw the plot unfolding and I'm super keen to see where this series goes and I hope it's a long one!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Torture, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
meliemelo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
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? Yes
4.75
An excellent sequel! The new points of views (especially Ciara's, but also Luke's ) really open up the story in sometimes hilarious, although dark, ways. The storyline works really well on its own and brings up very, very interesting developments to the overall arc. Will the references read as dated in a few decades (and perhaps much sooner)? Yes, probably, but that's ok.
I don't know when the (I assume) final book will be out, but I really can't wait for it!
I don't know when the (I assume) final book will be out, but I really can't wait for it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Death, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Transphobia, Alcohol, and Dysphoria
Minor: Torture
macaronoui's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
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? N/A
5.0
This second book is packed full of twists and a more in depth look at the surviving characters from the first book.
Ciara (pronounced Kyra), is pretending to be Niamh (pronounced Neeve). Dabney is still missing.
This book introduces witch hunters (and killers), and was one of the best and scariest plot lines of the book as it mirrors real life sentiments of some men towards women.
The book really rounds out more of the characters which I loved.
The broad LGBTQ+ representation is beautiful and so important. As well as Bipoc women. So much happens in this book, that I’m still processing and I cannot wait for the third installment.
This book is definitely more scary than the first, but even better.
I listened to the audio version as I loved Nicola (Bridgerton and Derry Girls) reading book one. She is a truly fantastic narrator giving different inflections and accents to the characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, and Racism