friendly_neighborhood_grandma's review against another edition
2.75
Graphic: Physical abuse, Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Body horror, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Gore
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Alcohol, and Self harm
Minor: Vomit
sturmhcndss'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
5.0
Moderate: Death, Gore, Animal cruelty, Blood, Murder, and Animal death
alexiab'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
god damn I don't think the end of a series has torn my heart up like that in a good while. It was epic, exciting, surprising, and exactly what it should have been.
I love this entire adventure, my heart is forever with this beautiful and funny as hell found family, and I don't know how to cope with it being over. THE EPILOGUE WILL HAUNT MY DREAMS FOR ALWAYS.
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Grief, Self harm, Death, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Antisemitism
nytephoenyx'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
4.25
Graphic: Ableism, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Violence
Moderate: Body horror, Murder, and Physical abuse
Minor: Cultural appropriation and Self harm
vaniavela'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
The Bronzed Beasts is the last book in the trilogy written by Roshani Chokshi, The Gilded Wolves.
I would like to start by saying that this book had already been read and reviewed two months ago, but for some reason my review was deleted and I wanted to redo it.
Every book in this series mesmerizes me. The cover of The Bronzed Beasts has a divine color palette, the combination of reds and golds gives a magical touch and the combination of all the elements fascinated me.
Even before I read the book I knew I would end up emotionally destroyed, and I was. The development the characters had throughout the story was well written and I liked how their personalities were deepened in consideration of their traumas in a respectful way.
I found the relationships between the several characters, main or secondary, to be quite interesting. Without making spoilers, the tension, thirst for revenge and betrayals made this book even better.Of course, the sarcastic and romantic elements were not lacking and while I wasn't on the edge of my seat, a smile appeared on my face.
I continued to find the world building fascinating. The archaeological and magical elements, along with the detailed descriptions, brought this book to life. Recall that it takes place in 1890 in Venice, Italy, but it's set in a world of magic. Themes such as power, ambition, colonialism (a bit), second chances and more were also addressed which gave depth to the story.
There are still several trigger warnings such as ableism, alcohol, grief, blood, murder, racism, self-harm, suicide, violence, etc. Likewise, I still love the respectful and diverse way this book was written. Three of the main characters are diverse culturally, and one character is on the autism spectrum, one is bisexual, and one is gay.
Now, the ending. What the fuck was that ending? 'Crying and vomiting' literally defines my reaction to reading the ending. I didn't expect that ending, and therefore didn't want it, I keep believing that authors will give happy endings and I must learn that the books I read are never going to have them because I'm a masochist. I cried just as terribly as I did with Rule of Wolves, Our Violent Ends, and other books I recommend.
It was certainly a wonderful (and painful) journey but I thank the universe for introducing me to this series. 5/5 ⭐️
Graphic: Murder, Blood, Ableism, Violence, Suicide, and Grief
maryjames's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Blood, Death, Grief, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Antisemitism, Colonisation, Cursing, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Sexual content, and Terminal illness
leedolee'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
5.0
The ending! This was the perfect end to the series and everything was wrapped up perfectly. The epilogue was everything!!!!
These characters are sure to live on in my heart and have definitely joined the ranks of favorite characters of mine.
Moderate: Blood, Body horror, Death, Grief, Gore, Murder, and Violence