annahamburger's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Car accident, Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Mental illness
Moderate: Medical trauma, Toxic friendship, Blood, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Sexual content, Alcoholism, and Classism
Minor: Sexism, Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, Infidelity, Rape, and Sexual assault
kkylezzz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Spoiler
Kate's mother dying (largely unconnected to the marriage/plot all together) and Violet and Mary's connection was a good reprieve from the disaster of marriage life between Anthony and Kate. I also liked that Kate didn't fall helplessly at Anthony's feet, even after they were married. There was reservation on her part, but also a more realistic transition into love (on Kate's part, not so much Anthony's).Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Grief, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Bullying, Alcohol, Body shaming, Alcoholism, Infidelity, and Medical trauma
prashiie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Spoiler
Somewhere in the story they were discussing how Whistledown's identity couldn’t stay hidden."Nothing that big can stay a secret forever."
And after reading the epilogue, it was funny to see that The Author's identity is still a secret after so many years. Hopefully we will know more about it in later books!
Graphic: Alcohol, Grief, Classism, Death of parent, Sexual content, Death, and Misogyny
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Car accident, Rape, Infidelity, and Pregnancy
kb33's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
The storm phobia and explanation added unnecessary, contrived drama.
Added TW: dubious consent kissing and groping.
Graphic: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Fatphobia and Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity