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nightstitch96's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Death, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Hate crime, and Murder
Minor: Vomit and Trafficking
someryarns's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Gore, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Hate crime, Homophobia, Antisemitism, Trafficking, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
hippolyta_vi's review against another edition
I don't belong to any of the marginalized communities she includes, but it seems like she really does them justice and that there was a lot of research and consultation involved in the making of the Diviners series. It's the dedication to her craft that will make me pick up the last few book in the series.
One fault would be the length of the book. Some call for less perspectives, but I actually really enjoy multiple character perspectives. It keeps me on my toes. However, I could do with less of the POVs of random citizens falling ill or dying. I got it the first time, and the second time, I don't really need any more exposition than that. I guess it's purpose is to spook the reader?
Moderate: Death and Racism
Minor: Blood
annakh16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
This part is less spooky than the last one but I personally preferred that. It‘s mainly concerned with developing characters and setting up mysteries for the next book.
I did find that this less plot-focused nature made the book slightly too long/slow. It was somewhat compensated by the fact that the characters are an absolute strength of this series. They are very likeable, their relationships are heartwarming (found family!) and so hanging out with them is fun even when not too much happens. Ling was a great addition, though I was sad to see less of Memphis in this book. I also enjoyed Evie‘s character development in this
The „mystery“ was less interesting - I had guessed
I‘ll be very interested to see how the mysteries set up here develop in the next book. I do hope the pace picks up though.
(Also January LaVoy is great as a narrator - drunk Evie was hilarious).
Moderate: Racism, Xenophobia, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Death, Homophobia, Police brutality, Trafficking, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and War
guessgreenleaf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, Chronic illness, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racism, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Sexual assault and Torture
ashdawn'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Rape, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Cursing, Death, Outing, and Alcohol
maddiereadswords's review against another edition
5.0
That being said, this is still my favorite book in the whole series, mostly because I would both kill and die for Ling Chan, disabled autistic ace-spec mean lesbian extraordinaire. <3 I literally don't even have coherent thoughts about this book, it's just so fucking good!! It's fun, spooky, and it both breaks and warms my heart at the same time, and I swear every time I read it those 600 pages feel even shorter. And that final meeting scene?? These angsty 1920s teenagers are my Avengers.
Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Alcohol, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Confinement, Drug use, Sexual violence, Vomit, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, and Deportation
rainbeauregard'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: Body horror, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, and War
Minor: Sexual assault, Suicide, Vomit, and Trafficking
tinyy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Evie takes a backseat in this story to the lovely Henry and Ling, who’s friendship makes me feel like Gollum and his ring: preciousssss. However we do see Evie and co. and I hope Evie gets major character development because how she’s acting isn’t sustainable. Mabel deserves better, Sam is suave, Memphis & Theta are adorable, and Jericho…um…can walk off a cliff. 😁
Graphic: Body horror and Death
Moderate: Ableism, Racism, and Alcohol
anntharai'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
The grasp the author has on horror is nuanced and subtle at times and palpably visceral at others.
I love the cast of characters, the people are so rich and full that I feel like I’m friends with them. I want to read everything ever written by Memphis, dance with Theta to Henry’s songs. I adore the addition of Ling to the story, she’s such a wonderfully no BS character.
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Death, Hate crime, Racism, Xenophobia, Trafficking, and Alcohol
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Confinement, Gore, and Sexual content