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evelynnnn33333'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Blood, and Medical content
Minor: Bullying, Rape, Sexual assault, Excrement, Grief, and Alcohol
orchidlilly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Medical content, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, and Classism
Minor: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Infidelity, and Slavery
katievallin'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
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Racism, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Gun violence, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and War
Minor: Child death and Death of parent
marissasa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Genocide, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
readwithde'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? No
4.0
In the midst of war, politics, and chaos, Alina rises to power as the first known Sun Summoner, a bringer of light that can allow many to be able to cross the Fold, or perhaps destroy it all-together.
While the book reminded me of many YA series (Hunger Games particularly), it felt fresh and distinct in telling this similar story. The war and politics reminded me of Firefly and Serenity, especially the volcra as surrogate reavers. Despite the fact that the story seemed familiar, I was hooked and delighted all the way through, and genuinely surprised by some of the events that happened.
My one biggest complaint is the lack of chemistry and romantic tension between Alina and most other characters.
Despite that blip, the worldbuilding is spectacular, the characters seem very grounded in the world, and I'm excited to jump into Siege and Storm soon.
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Violence, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, and Death of parent
diem's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
could be more in depth with the interpersonal relationships
Should have read it before I watched the show though
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, and War
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
rayne_1906's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Death, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Medical content
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Alcohol